So Tasty and Simple Crabmeat Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible "So Tasty and Simple Crabmeat Spread." Perfectly blending the sweetness of lump crabmeat with the creamy richness of softened cream cheese and a tangy hint of lemon juice, this effortless spread is ready in just 10 minutes. Enhanced with a touch of Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic powder, every bite delivers bold yet balanced flavors. Serve it cold with your favorite crackers or crisp baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing party snack or indulgent treat. Plus, you can prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together, making hosting stress-free. Whether you're entertaining or craving something special, this delectable crab spread will surely be the star of the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lump crabmeat
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives (optional, chopped)
- 1 package crackers or baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using a hand mixer or spoon, mix the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the lump crabmeat, being careful not to break apart the lumps too much. Ensure it's evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped chives if using.
Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.9 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.9 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 5626 mg | 245% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.7 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.7 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1132 mg | 24% | |
*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.
