This weekend is one of summer’s bookends.  If Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of summer, Labor Day weekend is definitely the end–whether the temperatures say so, or not!  If you are planning one last hurrah to bid summer farewell, then Super Saturday #58 provided terrific inspiration for feeding the crowd.  Check out these delicious end-of-summer party recipes.

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta from About a Mom

Mini Zucchini Pizzas from Practical Stewardship

Grilled Garlic Shrimp Skewers

Creamy Crabby Corn Dip from Carmel Moments

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I have been a foodie for as long as I can remember. In addition to being a foodie, I’m a story lover. Telling and listening to stories is a hobby I gravitate towards naturally. So before we start on the crab dip recipe, let me tell you a story. 

Extraordinary Delicious Three-Ingredient Crab Dip

Before I start talking about food, I wanted to tell you a fun story. Some time ago, my husband was in hot water with me because of Cruella de Ville. It happened when my now 18-year-old son was still young enough to be in a car seat. Someone had just cut me off when I heard his sweet little voice say, “Stupid woman driver!”I was so shocked to hear that come from my son. It was out of nowhere.

I knew that was not anything I would say. So, the only person he could have learned that phrase from was, his dad. Of course, when I asked my husband about it, he denied ever saying anything like that. And I have to admit, it would have been oddly out of character.

It wasn’t until months later when our son was watching 101 Dalmations for the hundredth. And one time that I heard that phrase again. As Horace and Jasper are driving, Cruella cuts them off, forcing them off the road into the snow and one of them yells out the window, “Stupid woman driver!” My husband was off the hook.

Hooked to the Crab Dip

Speaking of off the hook, you are going to love this 3 Ingredient {5 Minute} Crab Dip. Hope you all enjoyed that shamelessly cheesy segue we’re sharing from our recipe books.

I first tasted it at a party and immediately asked for the recipe. The woman who brought it said lightly, it’s just imitation crab, mayonnaise, and seasoning.

That was all I could get out of her for a long time. I tried over and over to make it, using different spices, spice mixes, you name it. But it never tasted right. I figured there was some super-secret blend of hers she just didn’t want to tell me.

I finally got out of her that it was Mrs. Dash. I ran right out to get some! And was totally disappointed because it still didn’t taste at all right. When I told her mine didn’t taste right, she told me she had forgotten to tell me it was not just your run of the mill Mrs. Dash.

I finally got the secret and I am sharing it with you. Shhh!!! Don’t tell anyone. Extra Spicy. It has to be Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy blend. What a difference! When your friends ask you for the recipe, hold out for as long as you can. But in the end, if you have to tell, it’s okay with me. And her… I think.

Ingredients For Tasty Crab Recipe

Mrs. Dash’s ingredients are the ones mainly needed for this recipe. Though one is free to add other spices of their choice if they feel the meal is too fishy for their taste. It’s a fun and playful kind of recipe 

For this meal what we need is:

1. Mayonnaise – Don’t you just love the creamy feel and look of mayo! I certainly do and take it with most of my salads or dip recipes. For our crab dip, the mayo will work to add more flavor and creaminess to the meal. I am already salivating from the thought of it.
2. Seasoning – For the seasoning, we will use a specific one from Mrs. Dash. It is famously known as the Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. This is where all the secret lies. You can purchase the seasoning from amazon. It comes in a yellow package and can be used for more than one cooking.
3. Crabmeat – For the crab meat, you can use either of the three types we usually have available in the store. Every single one of them will bring you the same delicious result at the end: 

• Lump crab meat – This type usually comes from the body of the crab. It is mostly found in a can but some butchers have it too. It is mainly comprised of broken pieces of jumbo lump and a good grade of crab meat. You can get the two and mix them up with a fork. They are sturdy and what you need for your dip recipes, salads, casseroles, and crab cakes
• Imitation Crab – As the name suggests, this is not the real deal. It is an imitative version of crab. It is a processed food made of combining minced fish with starch, egg whites, sugar, salts, and additives. 
• Fresh Crab Meat – This is sold in plastic containers over ice at the market. For them to retain their freshness,  they are either steamed or boiled. They are the best to use for the crab dip if one wants that natural fresh fishy taste. Some bit of budget-stretching will be needed for this, however. Just a little more bucks but trust me, it is worth it.   

For the imitation crab and the lump crab meat, you can find them in the seafood section of pretty much all of the big grocery stores. 

Other Ingredients You Might Want To Add To Your Dip:

• Shredded cheese
• Lemon juice
• Cream cheese
• Sour cream
• Green onions 
• Garlic
• Hot sauce

The ingredients are so common and easy to find, and you probably already have them available in your kitchen. The only thing you will need to get from the store is crab meat.

How to Make The Crab Dip?

Now that we have our needed ingredients, we can start cooking. I love this stage of meal preparation. It makes me always exhilarated and super hungry. Most times (if not all), I end up tasting a little more than enough from the pot.

My grandkids love my cooking and yours too will after this scrumptious recipe. We are all set for this dip to get an ooey-gooey taste. 

The process entails simple steps that only take around 30 minutes. This means you’ll have your serving ready for devouring in no time!

What you simply need to do is:

1. First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and as it heats, prepare your ingredients in a bowl.
2. In the mixing bowl, add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Then proceed to add in mayo, sour cream, garlic, green onion, Mrs. Dash seasoning blend, salt, and lemon juice. As you add keep on stirring to make sure the ingredients mix perfectly.
3. The third step is to stir in the mixture ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese and hot sauce. Then mix until smooth.
4. Add crab meat and stir well until it combines with the other ingredients.
5. Lastly, spread the final mixture into a pie dish or a baking pan and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and green onions on top. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden.

Our Meal is ready!

You can serve the meal warm with slices of bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or cold veggies. Also, the meal can be enjoyed whether cold or warm. For a cold crab dip, just prepare the dip as instructed but don’t bake it. Serve it cold.

Your parties and dinners will definitely take a turn for the best with this recipe. It’s the perfect appetizer or side dish for when holding parties, game days, or a family dinner.

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3 Ingredient {5 Minute} Crab Dip

Ingredients

• 14 ounce package of imitation crab meat
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 1/2 - 3 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend to taste

Instructions

• Mix it all together and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• May be garnished with chopped chives and served on your favorite cracker.
• Yes, it really is that easy!

Another interesting thing is, that you can make the crab dips beforehand in preparation for bigger parties or events you might be hosting. This will help you save lots of time and give you a smooth hosting experience. 

I often experiment with different dip recipes, that are as easy to make as the crab dip. Some of my favorites are Bacon Cheeseburger Dip, Cauliflower and Cheddar Dip, and the Skinny Poolside Dip.

It was so much fun sharing with you one of my favorite recipes and an easy one to prepare within minutes. I always look forward to sharing the best recipes for tasty meals with you. And I hope this one makes you and your grandkids happy as it does mine.

As always, do tell us of your experience while putting together this recipe. We will appreciate it.

Lots of love from us.

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