Bobby Deen's Mexican Crab Dip

Submitted by KathyP53

"Good Lord, this is good!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1⁄2 cup light beer
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese (Velveeta)
• 1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and picked for shells
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup minced green onion
• 1⁄4 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

directions

1. In a 4 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the beer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and processed cheese, whisking until melted and smooth.
2. Stir in crab meat, lime juice, green onion, cilantro, and chili powder and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced jalapeno peppers, if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.