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double cheese crab dip.
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7-Layer Crab Dip

This 7 layer crab dip is a take on a classic 7-layer dip! Use imitation or real shredded crab to add a little substance and protein to the taco dip!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cream cheese dip, dip recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Stephanie Wise

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup salsa choose your spice level!
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat or canned crab meat (drained & picked through)
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced
  • thyme leaves for garnish
  • tortilla chips for serving
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Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread softened cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  • In a small bowl, combine salsa and chili powder. Pour mixture evenly over cream cheese. Top evenly with crab meat, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and black olives.
  • Bake 20 minutes until mixture is bubbly and cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Mission Foods. 

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 0.3mg