Crab Spread
This Crab Spread is a must-try! Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any gathering, it’s a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Grater
- Serving dish
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 small sweet onion grated
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (low fat is fine)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 ounces chili sauce
- 1 can crab meat drained and flaked apart
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Grate the sweet onion and set it aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the 12 ounces of cream cheese. Using a rubber spatula, soften the cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy.
- To the softened cream cheese, mix in the 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Add the grated sweet onion to the mixture and combine thoroughly. The onion will add a sweet yet slight crunch to the spread.
- Gently fold in the drained and flaked crab meat. Be careful not to break up the crab too much; you want to maintain some texture.
- Incorporate the 6 ounces of chili sauce into the mixture, stirring carefully until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the crab spread to a serving dish and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the spread to firm up.
- Before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, consider freezing the spread in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; however, the texture may change slightly upon thawing.
- Thaw frozen crab spread in the refrigerator overnight before serving.