Hot Crab Dip (Holiday inspiration)

 

Makes 20 servings (2 tablespoons dip and 4 crackers each)

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup white wine or apple juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 4 medium green onions, thinly sliced (¼ cup)
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, drained, cartilage removed and flaked
• ¼ cup sliced almonds
• Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

1. Heat oven to 375F (190C).
2. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except crabmeat, almonds and crackers until well blended ; stir in crabmeat.
3. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate or shallow 1-quart casserole, spread the crabmeat mixture ; sprinkle with almonds.
4. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly ; serve with crackers.

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