Hot Crab Dip With Crisp Pita Wedges Recipe

Name: Hot Crab Dip With Crisp Pita Wedges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12OZ pkg pita bread cut into wedges; 3/4 cup chopped parsley; 3 tbls olive oil; 2 tbls plus 1 cup chopped green onions; 6 tbl butter; 2 tbl all purpose flour; 1 8oz bottle clam juice; 1 cup half and half; 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese; 1 1/2 cups packed grated Swiss cheese (about 6 oz); 1 tbl prepared horseradish; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 lb crabmeat, drained

Servings: persons

1 12OZ pkg pita bread cut into wedges
3/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tbls olive oil
2 tbls plus 1 cup chopped green onions
6 tbl butter
2 tbl all purpose flour
1 8oz bottle clam juice
1 cup half and half
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1 1/2 cups packed grated Swiss cheese (about 6 oz)
1 tbl prepared horseradish
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 lb crabmeat, drained

1
Preheat oven to 350. Place pita wedges on baking sheet. Mix 1/4 cup parsley, oil and 2 tablespoons green onions in small bowl; brush over pita wedges. Bake until crisp, about 20 minutes. Cool. Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
2
Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup green onions; saute 2 minutes. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually whisk in clam juice. Boil until mixture thickens, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Whisk in half and half and bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Add both cheeses, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper; stir until cheeses melt. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Before continuing, rewarm over low heat, stirring constantly. Mix crab, remaining 1/4 cup green onions into cheese and stir over medium low heat to warm through.
3
Spoon crab dip into bowl. Set bowl in center of large platter. Surround with pita.

2293

kcal

Calories

227

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12OZ pkg pita bread cut into wedges, 3/4 cup chopped parsley, 3 tbls olive oil, 2 tbls plus 1 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Hot Crab Dip With Crisp Pita Wedges falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hot Crab Dip With Crisp Pita Wedges

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