Recipe: Hot Seafood Dip (using imitation crab meat)

HOT SEAFOOD DIP

2 pkgs (8 oz each) light cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz) pkg imitation crab meat (surimi), flaked
2 tablespoons green onion, minced
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon RedHot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
paprika
TO SERVE:
crackers
vegetable dippers

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Beat or process cream cheese in an electric mixer or food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the crab, onion, horseradish, hot sauce and the Worcestershire sauce; beat or process until well blended.

Spread cream cheese mixture onto a 9-inch pie plate. Top with almonds and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake for about 20 minutes or until the mixture is heated through and almonds are golden.

Serve with crackers or with vegetable dippers.

Makes 3 cups
Source: Quick & Tasty Recipes, August 2000