Kraft Appetizer Recipes Collection - Cold Crab Dip Recipe

Crab dip is always a party appetizer favorite at our gatherings, but a great cold crab dip recipe is hard to find. When we did discover this simple recipe for a quick crab dip appetizer with red pepper from the Kraft appetizer recipes collection, we decided to give it a try but never quite expected the wonderful results or rave reviews we received!!

This quick and easy cold crab dip recipe takes almost no time to prepare and assemble but your guests will think you have spent hours making it. And since crab appetizers and crab dip are always viewed as gourmet appetizers, your friends will feel that you have gone out of your way to make them feel special.

Allow at least 1 hour to refrigerate, serve with a selection of gourmet crackers or artisan breads, and prepare yourself to accept the compliments that are certain to flow your way!!

Cold Crab Dip Recipe with Red Pepper

Ingredients:
2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 tup (250 g) light cream cheese spread
1 can (120 g) chunk crab meat, drained
1/2 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers
1 tblsp dijon mustard

Directions:
RESERVE 2 tblsp onions. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers; cover.
REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.
SPRINKLE with reserved onions. Serve with crackers and artisan breads.

Enjoy!!

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Crab Dip Appetizer

In these uncertain economic times many people are opting to entertain more at home and are looking for time saving easy appetizer recipes that don't cost an arm and a leg yet also don't compromise on taste.

Our collection of easy to make appetizers are valuable time savers aimed at maximizing your time with spent with guests and minimizing your time spent in the kitchen. One of our favorites is this Crab Dip Appetizer that uses only a few ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, and delivers the goods in the taste category, combining coconut and crab to create a distinct 'island' flavor. If the minimal preparation time doesn't entice to to give this Crab Dip Appetizer a try, we will let you in on another secret - this is one of our favorite make ahead appetizers that will keep well in the refrigerator for 1 week, saving you valuable time on party day.

Crab Dip Appetizer

1-4 oz can (125 g) crab meat, drained
1/2 to 3/4 cup (125-175 ml) coconut
1/2 pint (250 ml) sour cream
1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
4 scallions, finely chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) curry powder
1 drop Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp (1 ml) lime juice (optional)
Parsley as garnish

Combine all ingredients and chill well prior to seving.

Garnish with parsley and serve with crackers.

Enjoy!

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