Hot Ranch Crab Dip

I often make crab dip when we have large family gatherings.  I still haven’t decided which version is my favorite, so I decided to try a new recipe for my husband’s birthday.

Ingredients:

4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese at room temperature

½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

¼ cup low fat buttermilk

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon buffalo sauce

¼ teaspoon lemon zest

1 clove garlic

¼ cup grated parmesan plus more for sprinkling on top

3 scallions

2 tablespoons fresh chives

1 pound lump crabmeat

Paprika for topping

Optional: Old Bay to add to dip or to sprinkle on top

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Combine the cream cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, and flour in a bowl.
3. Add the Worcestershire sauce, buffalo sauce, lemon zest, garlic, parmesan, and 1 teaspoon salt. 
4. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy in about 2 minutes.
5. Add the scallions, chives, and crabmeat and continue to mix.
6. Transfer the mixture to a 1 or 2 quart baking dish.  Sprinkle with more parmesan, paprika, (Old Bay), and chives.
7. Bake until lightly golden and heated through 25-30 minutes.
8. Serve with crackers and fresh vegetables
9. Enjoy!