Friday, December 19, 2008

12 Days of Christmas: Recipe #3 Warm Crab and Pepper Dip


During the holidays, there are always so many parties to attend that require you to bring an appetizer to share. Working and Christmas shopping do not leave much time for slaving in the kitchen. This recipe is a quick and easy solution to the "bring an app" blues.

INGREDIENTS
· 1 cup of 2% shredded mozzarella cheese (divided in half)
· 1 pkg. (8 oz) of cream cheese, softened
· 1 tsp. garlic powder
· 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
· 1 medium red pepper, chopped
· 1 small onion, chopped
· 1 can (6 oz) crab meat, drained
· fresh parsley for garnish
· crackers for serving

INSTRUCTIONS
· Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
· Spread into 9-inch pie plate.
· Bake for 20 minutes or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Garnish with fresh parley. Serve hot with crackers.

Mangia!


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