Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread

Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread recipe

photo by:kraft

Wow! I was very surprised by this recipe. The flavors were great. I did add a touch of Old Bay because I think every crab recipe should have it in it. Loved it!

posted by

vbkim

on 1/20/2012

time

prep:

10 min

total:

30 min

servings

total:

Makes 3 cups spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 16 pieces.

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened

tsp. garlic powder

tsp. Italian seasoning

red pepper, chopped

small onion, finely chopped

can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained

WHEAT THINS Original Snacks

Make It

HEAT oven to 375°F.

RESERVE 1/2 cup mozzarella; refrigerate until ready to use. Mix all remaining ingredients except crackers until well blended.

SPREAD into 9-inch pie plate.

BAKE 20 min. or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Top with reserved mozzarella. Serve with WHEAT THINS.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make Ahead

Prepare spread as directed, but do not bake. Refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to serve, bake at 375ºF for 25 min. or until heated through. Top with the reserved mozzarella, then serve as directed.

Variation

Prepare spread as directed. Serve with WHEAT THINS Toasted Chips Multi-Grain instead of the WHEAT THINS Original Snacks. Makes 3 cups spread or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 12 chips each.

Special Extra

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

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mlv428

posted:3/20/2009

I don't like crab, but the people I made this for really liked it! I added an extra 4 ounces of cream cheese and used a second can of crab meet. Also added a little bit (just a couple shakes) of red pepper flakes. I ran out of mozzarella (after using inside the dip), but topped it with mild cheddar instead. Folks gobbled it up!

a cook

posted:2/2/2009

This is my families favorite dip!! It is always a hit at parties too. I usually only use half an onion and serve it with wheat thins! :)

kellyjm84

posted:1/18/2009

I made this recipe for a Christmas party and everyone loved it! Some people even asked for the recipe from me...and that's never happened to me before. It made me feel good that I could make something tasty for our friends. I'll definitely be making this again in the future.

smestas26

posted:12/31/2008

I was pretty disappointed in this dip. It wasn't gross but it wasn't good either. I took it to a family party and was a little embarassed. Not really flavorful and tasted diet-like.

a cook

posted:12/30/2008

wonderful recipe!! one of the best crab dips I have found. It will be a regular request now. Would double if doing for a group though...doesn't make a whole lot.

a cook

posted:12/30/2008

Everyone loved it.

jess078

posted:12/30/2008

turned out wonderfully. I loved it.

fliptalian

posted:12/28/2008

Not as cheesy as I had hoped it'd be; tasty and light. I served with pita chips for extra flavor instead of Wheat Thins.

jror3117

posted:12/22/2008

Very good! We are always looking for new dips to make during the Steeler games and we will definetly make this one again!

michellelee0616

posted:12/13/2008

My family is not crazy about onions, so I only used 1/4 of a sweet yellow onion, finely minced, and they didn't even know it was in the recipe. Tastes great!! We all loved it!! Thanks so much!