Crab Mold Spread
Delight your guests with this retro-chic Crab Mold Spread, a stunning yet easy-to-make appetizer that's perfect for any gathering. This creamy, savory spread combines the richness of cream cheese and mayonnaise with the briny sweetness of lump crab meat, enhanced by zesty lemon juice, a kick of hot sauce, and the iconic flavors of Old Bay seasoning. Finely chopped celery and green onions add the perfect touch of crunch to every bite, while a touch of gelatin creates its signature moldable shape. Perfectly chilled and served with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies, this make-ahead seafood dish not only tastes amazing but also makes an elegant centerpiece on your party table. Whether you're hosting a holiday feast or a casual brunch, this timeless Crab Mold Spread is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 envelope gelatin
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the envelope of gelatin in 1 cup of warm water. Stir thoroughly until completely dissolved and set aside to cool slightly.
Using a hand mixer or a spatula, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth and creamy.
Chop the green onion and celery finely. Add them to the cream cheese mixture along with the lemon juice, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break the chunks apart too much.
Slowly pour in the dissolved gelatin, mixing constantly to ensure it is evenly incorporated into the mixture.
Lightly grease a decorative mold or a medium-sized bowl with cooking spray to help release the spread later.
Pour the crab mixture into the mold, smoothing the top with a spatula to even it out.
Cover the mold with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing the spread to set completely.
To serve, gently loosen the edges of the Crab Mold Spread with a butter knife, then invert the mold onto a serving platter. Garnish with fresh herbs or additional green onion if desired. Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2913 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.1 g | 328% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 704 mg | 235% | |
| Sodium | 4482 mg | 195% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 94.8 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 571 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2053 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
