Name: Warm Mexican Crab Dip
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 18 oz. bag Mission® Tortilla Strips Chips; 2 tbsp. Butter; 1/2 cup Yellow onion, minced; 1 each Jalapeno pepper, minced; 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup Mayonnaise; 1/3 cup Sour cream; 8 oz. Lump crab meat, canned, drained; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tsp. Chili powder; 1/4 tsp. Ground cumin; 1 tsp. Mexican hot sauce; 2 tbsp. Cilantro, chopped; 1 cup, divided Cheddar cheese, grated; 2 tsp. Fresh lime juice; As needed Vegetable oil

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a shallow 1½ quart casserole dish. 2. In a medium skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and jalapeno and saute for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside. 3. In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, place the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream and blend together until smooth. Using a spatula, fold in the crab meat, salt, chili powder, cumin, hot sauce, cilantro, lime juice and ½ cup of cheddar cheese. Fold in the onions and jalapeno. 4. Transfer the dip to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Top with cilantro and serve warm with tortilla chips.

Cook’s Note

Use as a filling for enchiladas, or as a filling on a build your own taco bar!

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