Hot Crabmeat Appetizer

[cuteascountry_Shortcake]

Serve this Kraft Classic as a dip or spread.

Hot Crabmeat Appetizer
Source: Best Recipes From the backs of Boxes, Bottles, Cans and Jars by Ceil Dyer (1982 edition)

"Kraft terms this scrumptious concoction one of their classics. I call it a short cut to becoming the hostess with the mostest. Nobody, but nobody, can resist it!"

1 (8 ounce) package Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese
1 1/2 cups (7 1/2 ounce can) flaked drained crabmeat
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon cream-style horseradish
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Combine softened cream cheese, crabmeat, onion, milk, horseradish and seasonings, mixing until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or oven-proof dish; sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 375*F. 15 minutes. Serve as a dip or a spread with crackers, chips or raw vegetables. Makes about 2 cups.

[lisafromkraft]

Hi - my name is Lisa and I work in the Kraft Kitchens.

This is another great crabmeat appetizer that I love to make at this time of year. It is a baked version of a traditional recipe, and is easy to make. I hope you enjoy it.

Lisa


Baked Crab Rangoon
Impress your guests with this easy to make crab rangoon that is lower in fat than the classic recipe because it is baked in won ton cups!

Prep: 20 min.
Total: 40 min.

1 can (6 oz.) white crabmeat, drained, flaked
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup Kraft Mayo Light Mayonnaise
12 won ton wrappers

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix crabmeat, Neufchatel cheese, onions and mayo.

SPRAY 12 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. Gently place 1 won ton wrapper in each cup, allowing edges of wrappers to extend above sides of cups. Fill evenly with crabmeat mixture.

BAKE 18 to 20 min. or until edges are golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve warm. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

Makes 12 servings, one wonton each.

For Mini Crab Rangoons:
Use 24 won ton wrappers. Gently place 1 won ton wrapper in each of 24 miniature muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray. Fill evenly with crabmeat mixture and bake as directed. Makes 12 servings, two appetizers each.

Food Facts:
Won ton wrappers are usually found in the grocery store in the refrigerated section of the produce department.

[spamalot]

I like this one too; Pita Bread With Crab Filling

Ingredients

1 C. celery, chopped
10 green or black olives, sliced
6 scallions, chopped
2 Tbs. bread crumbs
1/4C. non-fat yogurt
1/4 C. non-fat mayonnaise
Pepper to taste
1 6 oz. can crab meat, rinsed well or 1 4 oz. can shrimp
2 pieces pita bread, cut in half
4 tsp. Parmesan cheese, grated
Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in large skillet, stirring over medium heat until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat, add crab and continue simmering 3-5 minutes. Spoon into heated pita bread halves. Sprinkle each with 1 tsp. Parmesan.

Yield: 4 servings