RITZ Crab Artichoke Spread

Name: RITZ Crab Artichoke Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: RITZ Crackers, divided; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 pkg. Neufchatel cheese, softened; ¼ cup light sour cream; 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; ½ tsp. seafood seasoning; 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped; 1 pkg. imitation crabmeat, flaked; ½ cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 green onions, sliced, divided

Celebrate the holidays with less stress - just a few friends and a couple easy but special appetizers like this make ahead creamy crab dip.

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Makes 30 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

RITZ Crackers, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
¼ cup light sour cream
2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. seafood seasoning
1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 pkg. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat, flaked
½ cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 green onions, sliced, divided

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Crush 12 crackers; place in small bowl. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Set aside.

Mix Neufchatel cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seafood seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Add artichokes, crabmeat, mozzarella cheese, 1/3 cup onions and remaining Parmesan cheese; mix well.

Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 12 min. or until heated through.

Top with crumb mixture. Bake an additional 3 min. or until crumb topping is lightly browned.

Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Serve with additional RITZ Crackers.

Recipe Tips

Make Ahead
The Neufchatel mixture can be prepared ahead of time; spoon into prepared pie plate and refrigerate up to 8 hours. When ready to serve, bake in 350°F oven 12 min. or until heated through. Top with crumb mixture, then continue as directed.