Microwave Crab Dip

Submitted by bmcnichol

"Wonderful crab dip."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
• 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• seafood seasoning (optional) or paprika (optional)
• crackers or raw vegetables

directions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cornstarch and the broth until smooth.
2. Add cream cheese.
3. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
4. Microwave 45-75 seconds longer or until smooth and slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the crab, cream, parsley and Worcestershire sauce.
6. Cover and microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
7. Add cheddar cheese and heat 45-60 seconds longer.
8. Stir until the cheese is melted.
9. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired.
10. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Reviews

[Ceezie]

This wasn't too bad ... It tasted like it was missing something even after I added a bit of seafood seasoning (Old Bay). I chopped up 2 green onions and add garlic salt. I also let it sit in the frig for a few hours and then ... pretty darn good. Update - great the second day!