Holiday Crab Spread

Yield: 28 servings

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (1/2 of 8 ounce package) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry or milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided use
• 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Sociables Savory Crackers

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese and sherry with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
2. Add 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, crabmeat, red peppers, parsley and black pepper; mix well.
3. Spoon cream cheese mixture into plastic-wrap lined 3-cup mold or bowl; cover.
4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
5. Unmold onto serving plate. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese; press into mold to secure.
6. Serve with crackers for spreading.

Notes

Substitute 1 (6 ounce) can shrimp, finely chopped, for the crabmeat.

Variation: Crab spread can also be served warm. Prepare as directed, spooning into 1-quart ovenproof dish instead of mold. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Garnish with additional chopped red peppers and parsley. Serve with crackers as directed.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 120; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat 2.5g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 240mg; Carbohydrate 10g; Dietary fiber 1g; Sugars 1g; Protein 4g Vitamin A 6% DV; Vitamin C 4% DV; Calcium 10% DV; Iron 4% DV

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Kraft Heinz Company