250 g package cream cheese, softened
120 g can Clover Leaf Chunk Crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced green onion
4 teaspoons seafood sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley, optional
Dippers celery sticks, red and yellow sweet pepper strips, small breadsticks, crackers, corn chips, etc.
Preparation Instructions:
Mix together, in medium bowl, cream cheese, crabmeat, mayonnaise, onion, seafood sauce, lemon juice, Worcestershire and garlic. Season with salt. Spread dip mixture in deep 2 cup casserole dish. Bake in 350 degree oven 20 to 25 minutes, until it bubbles and is heated through. (May also be covered and refrigerated up to 2 days. Warm to room temperature or add 5 minutes to cooking time.) Makes 2 cups.
Per serving (2 tablespoons): 174 calories; 4.3 g protein; 16.5 g fat; 2.3 g carbohydrates; 0.1 g fibre.
Tip: For a chunky dip, fold in crabmeat at end of mixing.
Variations: If desired, top with 2 to 3 tablespoons sliced almonds or 1/4 cup shredded cheese before baking. For a spread, omit mayonnaise, cover and chill at least 3 hours.