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The Ultimate Crab Party Dip

Source of Recipe


From "Southern Living Annual Recipes 2009"



List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp butter
  
• 6 green onions, chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  
• 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
  
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  
• 1 (8-ounce) can diced water chestnuts, drained
  
• ¾ cup chopped ham
  
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  
• 2 Tbsp minced pickled jalapeño pepper slices or 1 fresh jalapeño, minced
  
• ¾ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp pepper
  
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
  
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add cream and artichokes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups.
   
   
2. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in water chestnuts and next 5 ingredients. Add artichoke cream sauce; stir until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat.
   
   
3. Spoon dip into a lightly greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cook, covered, on Low 2½ hours or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
   Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
   
   Makes about 9 cups.
   
   






Final Comments


"It's ultimate because it's really rich and will serve a crowd for a holiday open house. Many newer slow cookers have a warm setting, which is perfect for keeping this dip hot throughout a party."