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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (651g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 2392
Calories from Fat 2140		(89%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 237.8g	365%
	Saturated Fat 140.3g	701%
	Monounsaturated Fat 63.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 702mg		234%
Sodium 3491mg		145%
Potassium 696mg		19%
Total Carbohydrate 22.5g		7%
	Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
	Sugars 5.1g
Protein 50.3g		100%
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Crab Butter

Recipe #21839 | 10 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: Colleen M Schmehl
Mar 9, 2002

This is a quick and easy spread. Make up to 2 days before needed. I got this recipe from my sister. Where she found it, I don't know. I make this recipe for parties, family gatherings, and picnics.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) container cream cheese (room temperature)
3/4 cup butter or margarine (room temperature)
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained (can also use canned shrimp or chicken)

Directions

1
Cut cream cheese and butter into chunks.
2
Microwave until smooth (usually 3 min med high. Extra 1 min high if needed).
3
Remove from microwave and add remaining ingredients.
4
Mixture will be liquid.
5
Refrigerate overnight.
6
Mix well before serving with crackers.

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From: Chef #512461

On Oct 3, 2009

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From: Chef #405553

On Feb 17, 2007

This recipe was a super hit at our wedding reception! Many people wanted the recipe. I made the recipe exactly as the recipe called for except I was able to use fresh dungeness crab. I am certain that canned crab would be fine. It tasted great with both crackers and french bread baguettes. Be careful if you make it, it's addictive!

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From: Renee Ford

On Oct 8, 2002

WOW! This was so easy and so good! I added some fresh snipped chives for color but otherwise did not change the recipe. I was a little worried that the addition of butter would make it "greasy" but this was not the case. I had a small dinner party for family members that I have just recently met and made this as an appetizer. I garnished it with fresh parsley sprigs and lemon twists. It was a hit. It also seems to lend itself easily to additions of your choice. I think I will add a little shredded fresh horseradish and first try that version out on my husband. I highly recommend this recipe for the upcoming Holidays, when things get hectic with family and parties.

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From: bella214

On Dec 28, 2002

This was fabulous crab spread. We had this for a Christmas Eve appetizer and we loved it. Very smooth and creamy. Mild in flavor but very rich. Thanks for sharing this. I plan on making it again for New Years.

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