Best Make Ahead Crab Dip Recipes

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MAKE-AHEAD CRAB DIP



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Busy party givers love the make-ahead convenience of this elegant dip with a lick of lemon and horseradish. Serve with crackers or veggies. -Mary Diamond, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; fold in crab. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB DIP TO MAKE AHEAD



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This is a very easy crab dip and it look great on the buffet table or watching the football game! It tasty great and your guests and family will surly want the recipe for this one...it can be made 2 days ahead of time...how sweet is that! This is my cousin Mary's idea that I have tweaked a bit.She doesn't like onion, but I do...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb cooked crab meat or 6 ounce can, drained well
8 oz package cream cheese, cut into chunks
10 3/4 oz can cream of shrimp or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin- 1 packet
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/2 c sliced green onions
1/2 c chopped celery
serve with assorted crackers

Steps:

  • 1. Light oil a 4 cup bowl or mold, if you desire and set aside. Carefully clean the crab meat or any shells or cartilage.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream cheese and undiluted soup; stir until well blended. Sprinkle gelatin over mixture; stir until well blended. Stir in mayonnaise until mixed in.Don't let mixture boil. Remove from heat. Stir in onions and celery to distribute evenly.
  • 3. Pour crab mixture into the prepared bowl or mold and chill at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve spoon onto serving plate and sprinkle with Old Bay seafood seasoning and a lemon twist.
  • 4. If using a mold: To unmold, dip mold into warm water, being careful not to let water get into mold. Invert onto a serving plater and serve as above with assorted crackers.

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