Redlobsterhotcrabspinachartichokedipcopycatrecipe

RED LOBSTER HOT CRAB SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Thaw spinach and drain very well!
• Heat milk and all spices on med. heat ( do not boil) Reduce heat and simmer Sauté onion and 1 tablespoon butter until translucent about 8 minute.
• Add to milk mixture.
• Melt remaining butter and add flour, making a roux , about 3-4 minutes. Add to milk mixture on low heat Add cheese, except 1/2 cup Montery Jack for topping. Keep on very low heat careful not to burn, stir until melted Remove from heat and cool 15 minutes Drain artichokes and cut into small pieces Add spinach and artichokes to mixture and blend well.
• Finally, add lump crab with large spoon. Fold in gently.
• Pour into 11x9x2 casserole pan and top with remaining Monterey jack cheese. Bake at 350°F 12-15 minutes.
• Serve with tortilla chips warmed in the oven and pico de gallo!

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SPINACH & CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach and artichoke hearts. Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise, cooking and stirring until blended well.
• Turn the heat down to low. Add the shredded cheese and stir until just melted. Stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Gently stir in the crab. Taste the dip and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
• Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes. Top with tomato, if desired.
• Enjoy!