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New Orleans Crab Spread

Recipe #223652 | 3¼ hours | 10 min prep | SERVES 12 , 2 cups (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Tasha Leah

A light and easy, creamy crab dip with cajun seasoning, celery, garlic and bell pepper. This is great served with bagel chips or just crackers. Cook time is chill time. From Pampered Chef.

Posted on: Apr 20, 2007

Ingredients

  • ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (Neufchatel)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed (or finely minced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • cracker or toasted bread (for dipping)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Place cream cheese in medium microwave-safe bowl.
    2. 2
      Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until softened.
    3. 3
      Add mayonnaise and shisk until smooth.
    4. 4
      Chop crabmeat, celery and green pepper then add to bowl.
    5. 5
      Stir in pressed garlic and cajun seasoning, mix well.
    6. 6
      Cover and refrigerate 3 hours to let flavors blend.
    7. 7
      Serve with toasted bread or crackers.

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    From: Dreamgoddess

    On Jun 8, 2007

    Wonderful dip served on crackers! I used real crab as we don't care for the imitation stuff. The dip was very good made as the recipe was written, but since I like foods with a bit of a kick, I added in some Old Bay and cayenne pepper.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (58g)

    Recipe makes 12 servings

    Calories 49
    Calories from Fat 19 (39%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 2.2g 3%
    Saturated Fat 1.1g 5%
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 10mg 3%
    Sodium 268mg 11%
    Potassium 50mg 1%
    Total Carbohydrate 4.2g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
    Sugars 0.9g
    Protein 3.4g 6%
    Vitamin A 108mcg 2%
    Vitamin B6 0.0mg 1%
    Vitamin B12 0.4mcg 6%
    Vitamin C 2mg 4%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 1%
    Calcium 15mg 1%
    Iron 0mg 1%

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