Crab Fondue Dip

Crab dip is one of my family’s favorite appetizers.  This dip is flavorful and a perfect start to any meal.  I like it on fresh vegetables, but Ritz and other crackers work too.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

½ cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs

4 tablespoons grated parmesan

1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature

½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

¼ onion diced

2 tablespoons fresh chives

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon buffalo sauce

16 ounces lump crabmeat

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  Spray an 8×8 dish with nonstick spray.
2. Combine the panko, cheese, and parsley in a small bowl.
3. Whisk the cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl.
4. Stir in the yogurt, lemon juice, onion, chives, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, and buffalo sauce.
5. Fold in the crabmeat.
6. Transfer the dip the 8×8 dish and smooth.
7. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top.
8. Bake 35 minutes.