Spinach & Crab Dip

Name: Spinach & Crab Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup Miracle Whip Light; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained; Assorted crackers or baked tortilla chip scoops

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 cups

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We love this recipe! I've lightened it considerably without losing flavor, and no one can tell the difference. Give the dip a try on baked potatoes, too! —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip Light
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
Assorted crackers or baked tortilla chip scoops

Directions

In a large saucepan over low heat, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in crab; heat through.
Transfer to a serving bowl; serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 89 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

We love this recipe! I've lightened it considerably without losing flavor, and no one can tell the difference. Give the dip a try on baked potatoes, too! —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri

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