Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened; 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells; 4 tablespoons ketchup; 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1 clove garlic; 1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

Servings: persons

8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic
1 baguette, sliced into 18 rounds and toasted

1
Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl.
2
Mix until thoroughly combined.
3
Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour.
4
Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
5
Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl.
6
Taste and adjust to your liking.
7
Place the log on a serving platter.
8
Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side.
9
Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives.
10
Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese or cream cheese, softened, 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells, 4 tablespoons ketchup, 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Cheese Crab Spread with Homemade Crostini

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