Hot Crabmeat Dip

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2⁄3; cup light beer
• ½ lb white crabmeat , flaked
• 1⁄8;-¼ teaspoon cayenne
• ½ cup chopped scallion
• Tabasco sauce or other hot pepper sauce
• salt
• white pepper

Directions:

1. Combine the cream cheese, butter and beer in a heavy saucepan or the top of a double boiler and melt over a gentle heat.
2. When smooth, add the crabmeat, scallions and seasonings to taste.
3. Heat through.
4. Serve in a cheese fondue pot or chafing dish, with an assortment of crackers for dipping.
5. Note: As the dip is being kept hot while eaten, it may be necessary to stir in another tablespoon or so of beer to keep the consistency dippable.