I thought I’d share one my favorites with you for a spread that’s always a big hit.
1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. mayonnaise
½ tsp. seasoned salt
½ tsp. lemon pepper
¼ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¾ cup cocktail sauce
1 (6 oz.) can crabmeat, drained
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 green onions, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth; add lemon juice and next 4 ingredients, beating until blended. Spoon mixture into a 9” serving dish. Cover and chill at least 20 minutes.
Spread cocktail sauce evenly over cream cheese mixture. Top with crabmeat; sprinkle with cheese, green onions, bell pepper, and ripe olives if desired.
Serve with assorted crackers or fresh vegetables.
For fewer calories, I use 1/3 less fat cream cheese, light mayo, and 2% reduced fat cheese.
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Once a mystery lover, always a mystery lover. Former romance writer (historicals) Gail Oust turned to the dark side when a a golf buddy remarked that something smelled rotten in the underbrush. "Maybe it's a dead body" comment became the basis for Bunco Babe Mysteries. Shake, Murder, and Roll, released in May is the third of the series. Be sure to visit Gail's website.
Yum! This sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWOW... what a world, I never knew there was a bunco series!!! We have a neighborhood game once a week (I average about 2 out of 3 weeks). Sounds like a fun read
ReplyDeleteAnd the recipe sounds delicious as well!
Lovely presentation, as well as delicious ingredients.
ReplyDeleteGlad Wendy invited you, as I enjoyed reading your post and visiting your website.
Gail, this is the reason people love party food. Oh, yum! It's going on my next buffet!
ReplyDelete~ Krista
Gail - you really outdid yourself with those pictures. So elegant! Thanks for sharing such a yummy and simple recipe with us.
ReplyDeleteYour recipe sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful and sounds delish. Welcome to Mystery Lovers Kitchen and thanks for the excellent recipe, Gail!
ReplyDeleteWill someone please hand me a cracker - wee neeeeds this yummy dip nowwwww :)
ReplyDeleteBrava to Bunco Babes, Gail, and thanks for the *perfect* warm weather nosh! :)
ReplyDelete~ Cleo
I used to LOVE playing Bunco! Thanks for this wonderful recipe, Gail. :)
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