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Creamy Crab and Spinach Delight

Creamy Crab and Spinach Delight: A Crowd-Pleasing Dip

This Creamy Crab and Spinach Delight is rich, cheesy, and easy to make, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup Lump Crab Meat high-quality
  • 1 cup Frozen Spinach squeezed dry
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until creamy and smooth.
  3. Gently fold in lump crab meat and squeezed frozen spinach. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, and mix until fully combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and smooth the top.
  5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
  6. Switch to broil and brown the top for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  7. Let the dip sit for a few minutes to cool slightly, then serve warm with crostini or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Squeeze excess water from spinach to avoid a soggy dip.

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