Hot Crab Dip

By criscrossqz

This is a recipe that I've made for MANY years ~ one of the appetizers that I made for the huge Christmas parties. You'll probably need to double it and PLEASE use REAL CRAB! (any leftover dip is good on English muffins later, or even over a baked potato for a light dinner)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 4-6 about 4-6 oz. FRESH crabmeat (or 1 can) ~ don’t use “fake”
• 2 TB onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp horseradish
• 1 TB milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• dash of cayenne
• 1 TB minced parsley
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 TB sherry or brandy (optional, but better with it)
• sliced almonds
• Crackers or melba toast

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients (except almonds & crackers) in small casserole dish and sprinkle almonds on top. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until it bubbles. Serve hot with crackers (Triscuits are especially good).

This doesn’t make a huge amount, and I usually double the recipe