Baked Crab & Brie by JMarie

Baked Crab & Brie

Delectable, Delightful & Oh so easy. You'll wow your guests with this easy to make swanky party dip. For even more appeal, serve nestled inside a hearty bread bowl.

Source: MarylandMeals.com

Cook Time

Prep time: 25 min

Cook time: 20 min

Ready in: 45 min

Yields: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
• 1 Cup Milk
• 4 Green Onions, finely chopped with green top
• 1 Lb. Crabmeat, picked to remove shells
• 8 Oz. Brie, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 8 Oz. Cream Cheese, room temp.
• 1 tsp. Dill Weed
• 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
• 10 Oz. Frozen Spinach, squeezed dry & chopped
• Salt & Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat saute' 1 tbsp. oil, 1/2 the garlic & onion until onion is limp.
2. Remove rind from Brie, Cut into 1/2 inch pieces & add to the skillet.
3. Cut cream cheese into cubes & add to the skillet with milk.
4. Cook & stir just until cheese melts. Remove from heat & dump into mixing bowl.
5. Return skillet to medium heat, saute' 1 tbsp. oil, the rest of the garlic & onion until onion is limp. Chop spinach & add to the garlic onion mixture. Cook for 8 minutes. Remove from heat & allow to cool for 10 minutes.
6. Pick through crabmeat to remove any pieces of shell. Combine spinach, brie mixture, crab, dill, lemon juice, salt & pepper to taste. Stirring gently.
7. Spoon into a greased or sprayed shallow 2 quart baking or casserole dish. Place in roaster oven and bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Serve with crackers or toasted slices of French Bread.