Just Like, Jack Astor's Crab Dip - Copycat

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 white mushrooms, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat (I used Victoria brand)
• cheddar cheese (for topping)
• nacho chips or toasted pita bread, cut into triangles (for serving)

Directions

1. 1

   In a small pan, saute onion and garlic.

2. 2

   Next saute bell pepper, then mushrooms.

3. 3

   Let cool.

4. 4

   In a bowl soften cream cheese with a spoon.

5. 5

   Add cooled vegetables, crab meat, and cheese.

6. 6

   Store in container in fridge until ready to serve.

7. 7

   SERVING INSTRUCTIONS: Place dip in a oven proof shallow bowl.

8. 8

   Spread dip evenly in bowl and top with more shredded cheddar cheese.

9. 9

   Warm slightly in microwave.

10. 10

    Bake in oven at 350 degrees, until slightly bubbling and the top is starting to turn golden brown.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and parlsey sprig.

12. 12

    Place bowl on a serving plate and surround with nacho chips and pita points.