Spinachlumpcrabartichokedip Recipes

SPINACH LUMP CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Begin by rinsing artichokes well under cold water to remove the brine and chop coarsely in a food processor.
• Remove and set aside for later use.
• In a two-quart heavy bottom sauté pan melt butter over medium high heat.
• Add onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic.
• Sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted.
• Add artichokes and blend well into the vegetable mixture, stir and cook 5 additional minutes.
• Sprinkle in flour and blend well to form a white roux, do not brown.
• Add chicken stock and heavy whipping cream one cup at a time whisking constantly until a thick cream sauce is achieved.
• Reduce heat to simmer.
• Add white wine and season to taste using salt and pepper.
• Simmer approximately 15 minutes stirring occasionally to keep from scorching.
• The mixture should resemble a thick cream sauce and should it become too thick additional whipping cream or stock may be added to reach desired consistency.
• Add spinach, green onions and parsley then fold in lump crabmeat.
• Cook 5 minutes longer, then remove from heat.
• Fold in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Place the mixture in a chafing dish and serve with garlic croutons or crackers.
• Can be served hot or cold.

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!

ALOUETTE SPINACH ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease an 8" gratin dish or shallow, oven proof dish.
• Melt butter over medium heat in heavy gauge sauce pan.
• Add minced garlic and flour and stir until smooth.
• Add milk and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly over medium heat.
• Add Alouette Spinach Artichoke Spreadable Cheese and heat until melted.
• Add ground nutmeg and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Fold in crab meat and spoon into prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm.

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!