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Crabby Cracker Spread Recipe

This Crabby Cracker Spread is a guaranteed party hit! It's incredibly easy to make, but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The blend of creamy, dreamy crab and tangy spices is irresistible. We recommend making it a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Serve with extra cocktail sauce on the side, as it's so popular, it tends to get devoured quickly! Perfect with wheat thins, Triscuits, or your favorite crackers.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 130.7 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Crabby Cracker Spread

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • Onions
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Garlic Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Imitation Crabmeat
  • Seafood Cocktail Sauce

How to Make Crabby Cracker Spread

  1. Mince 1 pound of crabmeat in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the minced crabmeat until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Optionally, shape the mixture into a ball and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. To serve, pour 1/2 cup of cocktail sauce generously over the top of the crab spread. Serve immediately with wheat thins or Triscuits.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

30g

Carbs

1g

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