Recipe: Just Like Jack Astor’s Crab Dip – Copycat
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🥄 Servings: 15
Description:
Bringing the beloved flavors of Jack Astor’s to your own kitchen, this Crab Dip Copycat recipe is a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for any gathering. With creamy textures, savory crab meat, and a hint of spice, it’s a delightful addition to your party spread. Simple to prepare yet impressively delicious, your guests won’t believe it wasn’t sourced straight from the restaurant!
Ingredients:
- 2 packages cream cheese
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 10 white mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crab meat
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 125
- Fat: 10.4g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 37.7mg
- Sodium: 215.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Protein: 5.8g
Recipe Instructions:
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Saute Vegetables: In a small pan, saute the diced onion and minced garlic cloves until they turn golden brown and fragrant, then add in the finely chopped red bell pepper and sliced mushrooms, continuing to cook until they are tender. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese using the back of a spoon until it reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
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Combine Ingredients: To the softened cream cheese, add the cooled sauteed vegetables, lump crab meat, and shredded cheddar cheese. Gently fold the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring the crab meat is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Chill: Transfer the prepared crab dip mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. This step allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the overall taste of the dip.
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Serving Instructions: When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crab dip in an oven-proof shallow bowl, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
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Top with Cheese: Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the crab dip, ensuring an even layer. This adds a gooey and cheesy topping that enhances both flavor and presentation.
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Warm: Heat the assembled crab dip in the microwave until slightly warmed, or for a more golden and bubbly texture, transfer the bowl to the preheated oven and bake until the dip is gently bubbling and the top turns a golden brown color.
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Garnish: Once heated through, remove the crab dip from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. For an elegant touch, add a sprig of parsley to the center of the dip.
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Serve: Place the bowl of warm crab dip on a serving plate, surrounded by an assortment of nacho chips and pita points for dipping. Enjoy the creamy richness and irresistible flavor of this Jack Astor’s inspired appetizer with your guests!
With this recipe, you can recreate the irresistible taste of Jack Astor’s Crab Dip in the comfort of your own home, impressing your guests with its delicious flavors and creamy texture. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, this copycat recipe is sure to be a hit!
