Patout's Hot Crab Dip Recipe is a creamy and cheesy dip that is perfect for any party or get-together. This dip is made with fresh crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a variety of spices. It is then baked until it is hot and bubbly. Serve this dip with crackers or bread for a delicious appetizer.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add theonions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute for 10-15 minutes,until wilted.
Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.
Stirin the cream and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the green onions,parsley, herbs, and seasonings and continue to simmer untilthe cream has reduced by about a quarter and the sauce is thick.
Stir in the crab meat, return to a simmer, and let cook 2-3 minutesmore.
Pour into a chafing dish and serve as an hors d'oeuvre oras part of a buffet with crackers or Melba toast.
Alex Patout writes,I especially like it with garlic Melba toast.
Makes about 1 quart.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add theonions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute for 10-15 minutes,until wilted.
Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.
Stirin the cream and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the green onions,parsley, herbs, and seasonings and continue to simmer untilthe cream has reduced by about a quarter and the sauce is thick.
Stir in the crab meat, return to a simmer, and let cook 2-3 minutesmore.
Pour into a chafing dish and serve as an hors d'oeuvre oras part of a buffet with crackers or Melba toast.
Alex Patout writes,I especially like it with garlic Melba toast.
Makes about 1 quart.