Skinny Maryland Crab Dip Appetizer

This is a skinnier version of classic Maryland crab dip. We tend to use crab dip as a condiment in Maryland, we put it on anything! Try using veggies instead of bread to dip to keep the calories down. This is a great way to use up those loose crab claws!

By ALISON419

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
25 mins
total:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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  • Place Neufchatel cheese in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until cheese softens to a creamy consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk and mayonnaise, reduce heat to low, and stir until blended. Add onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and seafood seasoning; stir frequently until onion has softened slightly, 5 to 6 minutes.

  • Transfer cheese sauce into a ceramic or glass baking dish. Mix in all but a small handful of mozzarella cheese. Carefully fold crabmeat into the dip, making sure it's evenly distributed. Top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle with additional seafood seasoning.

  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

When using canned crabmeat, I rinse it through a fine metal strainer and splash lemon juice on the meat to cut any fishy taste. If using already steamed and seasoned crabmeat, use a lighter hand on the Old Bay(R). I also like to sprinkle breadcrumbs on top occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
134 calories; protein 10g; carbohydrates 2g; fat 9.5g; cholesterol 42.1mg; sodium 402mg. Full Nutrition
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