Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

This recipe is a hit! I lightened it up by substituting low fat mayo and Neufchatel cheese for cream cheese. I also doubled the amount of crabmeat (2 lbs). It seemed that it would be too thin with the heavy cream, so I left it out completely. With these changes, I would give the recipe 5 stars, but it definitely needs thinning. Also is served well with club crackers.

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Mis' Kitchen

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2006

I took this dip to a football party, and it was a hit! There was nothing left over. Instead of canned crab meat, I used real crab meat and added just a little more than the recipe called for, and it was perfect.

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2006

I started with this recipe, but then veered off a little bit - added an extra half package of cream cheese and sour cream, cut down to about 2/3 cup for the mayo and heavy cream, and used sharp yellow cheddar. I misread the directions the first time and mixed in 2 tablespoons (not teaspoons!) of Old Bay so it was a bit spicy but still good. I've made it once with crab and once with shredded chicken, and it's tasty either way.

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2005

I have never made anything in my life other than microwave dinners. My friend Joel made an artichoke and crab dip once, and he was going to make another one for our holiday party, but then he couldn't come. He is a lazy guy and didn't send me his recipe, but I found this one among 3 or 4 others on the Internet. I made this with no trouble at all and it was a ROUSING success. Every person who tried it wanted the recipe and could not believe that I made it. I listened to some of the reviews and went a little heavier on the cream cheese and used about 1/2 of the amount of heavy cream.... was excellent! …better than the best crab dip you can get at the best places in Maryland.

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2005

i made this for xmas party full of brits who never knew crab could be so tasty. being from the mid-atlantic region, i miss having crab dip and crabcakes on every menu! absolutely wonderful...

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Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2005

Great dip! I took it to our happy hour tonight at the clubhouse (Active Adult Community) and everyone loved it! I used the packaged imitation crab (1 lb.) and everything else except the heavy cream, but I mixed in the cheddar cheese and seafood seasoning and just took it in the 9 x 13 baking dish, since I didn't have the sourdough bread. Folks were wanting to eat it with a fork. It was delicious - thanks for sharing.

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RECIPESEEKER1

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Home Town: Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Living In: Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2005

Very tasty, brought it to a party and everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2004

I was disappointed in this recipe. It was too wet and not very flavorful. Would not make it again.

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MS. JUDE

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2004

This is very good, but VERY SOUPY. It falls off the bread!! I use real can crab and double the cream cheese and omit the sour cream. Also, I mix in the cheddar and bay.

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2004

Very good, except next time I think I will mix the cheddar cheese in with the cream cheese because left on top the cheese stuck together and had to be broken apart. Great recipe though. Thanks.

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2004

This recipe exceeded all expectations. I havent had crab dip like this since I left Maryland(my home state). Simply INCREDIBLE. Anyone who complains just flat out didnt make it right. Thanks Joelle for takin' me back!

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2004

This is the best dip I have ever made. I get more requests for this at everyones party than anything else. So easy to make too. This is definately 10 stars!

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2004

i liked this but we dont have "old bay" seasoning in Australia so dont know what type of spice to add - maybe this was what was lacking?

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Reviewed: May 10, 2004

VERY soupy. I would recommend not adding any of the heavy cream, cutting the sour cream in half and doubling the artichokes. THEN see if it needs anything else.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2004

This is definitely a 4 star crab dip. However, I made it with a 1 pound can of Phillips Crab Meat and used low fat everything except the cheese. I did add a little extra Old Bay seasoning to the mixture--not just on top to give it a little more taste. I have had several people ask me for the recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2003

This has been a huge hit at parties and gatherings for me. People love it! They will ask "who made this, it is so good". Now everytime I am invited somewhere I am asked to bring the dip.

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MCALZADA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2003

We had a huge holiday party and I used this recipe. It was PHENOMINAL! Thanks for sharing it!!! (FYI - I did substitute low-fat mayo and sour cream. Also, I used Neufchatel instead of regular cream cheese.)

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