Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread
Sweet, tender lump crabmeat in a creamy spread with green onion and red pepper makes for an upscale crowd-pleaser. Bonus: This tasty appetizer can fit into a smart eating plan.
Prep time15 min
Total time1hr 15min
ServingsMakes 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
- 1 tub (8 oz.) reduced-fat cream cheese spread
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained, picked through
- 1 small red pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- RITZ Reduced Fat Crackers
Preparation
- Reserve 2 Tbsp. onions for later use. Mix remaining onions with cream cheese spread and mustard in medium bowl until blended.
- Add all remaining ingredients except reserved onions and crackers; mix well.
- Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Top with reserved onions.
- Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Notes
The red peppers provide flavor and color in this cheesy spread. Plus, you'll be happy to know it can be a smart dip choice.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Prepare using a small orange or yellow pepper.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 5g | |
| Saturated fat 2g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | |
| Sodium 270mg | |
| Carbohydrate 13g | |
| Dietary fiber <1g | |
| Total sugars 3g | |
| Added sugars 2g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin A | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 8 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
