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Crab Spread

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You can substitute small cooked shrimp, surimi (artificial crabmeat), or smoked salmon or trout for the crabmeat in this delicious recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 6 oz. can crabmeat, drained and picked over
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. horseradish
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Chill several hours to blend flavors. 1-1/2 cups or 16 servings
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