Just Like, Jack Astor's Crab Dip - Copycat
"I used to work at Jack Astor's and this dip was one of their best selling appetizers. This is great for parties and simple to make, and people won't think it wasn't simple! I'm making it for my Christmas party tomorrow, so I will try to have a picture of it."
photo by ssneyd12
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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15
ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 1⁄2 red bell pepper, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 white mushrooms, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat (I used Victoria brand)
- cheddar cheese (for topping)
- nacho chips (for serving) or toasted pita bread, cut into triangles (for serving)
directions
- In a small pan, saute onion and garlic.
- Next saute bell pepper, then mushrooms.
- Let cool.
- In a bowl soften cream cheese with a spoon.
- Add cooled vegetables, crab meat, and cheese.
- Store in container in fridge until ready to serve.
- SERVING INSTRUCTIONS: Place dip in a oven proof shallow bowl.
- Spread dip evenly in bowl and top with more shredded cheddar cheese.
- Warm slightly in microwave.
- Bake in oven at 350 degrees, until slightly bubbling and the top is starting to turn golden brown.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and parlsey sprig.
- Place bowl on a serving plate and surround with nacho chips and pita points.
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Reviews
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This was some what of a disappointment to me. My guests and I were trying to figure out what it reminded us of....and finally someone said "TUNAMELTS"! Only half the dish was eaten (and it was the only thing I put out), so I told my husband he could make sandwiches out of it for lunch the next day. Different, but not what I was shooting for. -
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Added worchestersire sauce 2 tablespoons and generous amount of hot paprika to crab and also added 8 chopped up shrimp delicious better than jack astors ?? -
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This is the best dip ever. Adding real lobster is the way to go. I also add chopped shrimp. When I make it with these ingredients instead of using canned crab, it tastes just like Jack Astor’s dip. I simply love it.
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I've made this recipe many times and it's always a big hit...but with one major tweak: no canned crab; I use only fresh lobster. No contest!
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Tweaks
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Use cooked lobster and chopped shrimp. To die for!!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Giovanna Luvs Disney
Seneca Falls, NY
I love to cook. I went to culinary arts school for 2 years. I like to craft, read and listen to music in my spare time. I am addicted to cookbook, but the one I use the most is my Betty Crocker CookBook which I stole from my mother! lol Baking is my passion, although I don't think I do enough of it because I hate cleaning up afterwards. My pet-peeve is someone who is stuck up and think everything is beneath them.
