Cheesy-Spinach Crab Dip

Cooking Light
Active Time
25 Mins
Total Time
2 Hours 25 Mins
Yield
Serves 20 (serving size: 1⁄4 cup)
September 2021

This cheesy crab dip makes a savory party appetizer with minimal preparation time. If you like your dip hot and spicy, increase the ground red pepper or add crushed red pepper for an additional kick.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
  • 4 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat jalapeño cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
  • 3 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup grated onion
  • 1/2 cup canola mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
  • 1 (8-oz.) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
  • 1 (8-oz.) carton reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 141
  • Fat 10g
  • Satfat 4g
  • Protein 9g
  • Carbohydrate 3g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugars 2g
  • Added sugars 0g
  • Sodium 267mg

How to Make It

Place first 12 ingredients in a 3-quart electric slow cooker; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours. Stir in lemon rind. Serve warm with pita chips or whole-grain crackers.

Also appeared in: Cooking Light, September, 2021,Soups & Stews

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