Easy Layered Crab Dip

Serve this with crackers, pretzels, or tortilla chips. It takes minutes to put together and makes for a great snack with friends.

Equipment:

  • Shallow serving dish (around 10 oz)
  • Bowl and spoon for mixing
  • Can opener
  • Measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz of spreadable cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp grated onion
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup cocktail sauce
  • 1 can chunk crab meat (7 oz)
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley (or ½-1 tbsp dry)
  • Black pepper, for topping
  • Old Bay seasoning, for topping (optional)
  • Assorted crackers, crostini, pretzels, tortilla chips; for serving

Instructions:

  1. Mix cheese, onion, Worcestershire, and lemon juice together.

  2. Spread cheese mix evenly in the shallow serving dish 

  3. Spread cocktail sauce on top in even layer

  4. Drain and rinse crab and spread over cocktail sauce layer.

  5. Sprinkle with parsley and pepper to taste, as well as optional Old Bay. Serve with assorted crackers of choice.

Notes: If you make this in advance, store it in the fridge with the dish covered in saran or tin foil. Best served the same day as prepared.

(Adapted from The Best of Bridge)

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