HOT CRAB DIP


Makes 4 cups



16 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
4 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. garlic salt, or 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
1 pound backfin crabmeat
4 ounces (1 cup) shredded Cheddar Cheese
Paprika

1)   Preheat oven to 325
° degrees.

2)   Blend all ingredients except the crabmeat and 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese
           in a blender.


3)   Fold in the crabmeat and put into a serving dish. 
   
4)    Bake at 325
° for 45 minutes. -    1/2 of the cheddar cheese

5)    Remove from oven, top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
             
6)    Serve with mild crackers or fresh bread.

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