Christmas is a time when we gather together with our family and friends to celebrate the joy of the season, and one way we do that is by sharing food. I love holiday parties with Christmas music playing, people wearing festive sweaters, lots of laughing, and of course, lots of food! One dish that always ends with a practically licked-clean plate is what I call hot crab dip and what Bumble Bee Foods calls Hot Crab Meat Spread. Whatever you call it, it is delicious.
This dish serves 8 to 10 people, so for a larger gathering I’d suggest making two. This spread tastes best spread on crackers, I like to use Ritz because they’re sturdy and the buttery/salty taste compliments the creaminess of the dip. Just put the plates down and watch this disappear!
Ingredients
- 1 can (6 oz.) Bumble Bee® White Crabmeat, drained
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons cooking Sherry
- 1 teaspoon creamed horseradish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup minced onion
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sherry, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce. Blend to combine ingredients.
- Stir in onion and crab.
- Place crab mixture in small 1 quart casserole dish or pie plate to heat.
- Sprinkle with paprika and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and light brown on edges.
- Serve with crackers or toast.
- Makes 1 1/2 cups spread.
- Garnish with Italian parsley as desired.
Bumble Bee Foods sent me a selection of products and challenged me to make a holiday dish, but then my 1st grader brought home a nasty bug from school and everyone started dropping like flies around here, including me. Watch for another post where I show you what Hot Crab Meat Spread looks like when I make it!
READER QUESTION: What is your favorite dish to make for a holiday buffet? Share it in a comment!
disclosure: I’m a member of the Bumble Bee Foods Bee Squad. I receive products and participate in conversations throughout the year.
I'm Elizabeth, a 40-something Michigan wife and mother of three. I created Table for Five in 2005 as a way to connect with other Moms, and I've been blogging ever since. Please click the About tab at the top of the page to read more about me and my family! email: table4five@gmail.com
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Looks yummy!
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This sounds so yummy!
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