Crab Spread with Benne-Seed Wafers

Crab Spread with Benne-Seed Wafers
Crab Spread with Benne-Seed Wafers
A seafood spread such as this one—especially when paired with crisp benne-seed (sesame-seed) wafers—has long been a popular cocktail nibble in South Carolina's Low Country.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 4 cups
Condiment/Spread No-Cook Cream Cheese Crab Sour Cream Gourmet
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish
  • Carbohydrate 3 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 122 mg(41%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 0 g(1%)
  • Protein 16 g(32%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(45%)
  • Sodium 600 mg(25%)
  • Calories 222

Preparation Finely chop scallions and mince garlic. Pick over crab meat to remove any bits of shell and cartilage. In a bowl stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and stir in all ingredients except crab until combined well. Stir in crab until just combined. Chill crab spread, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day to develop flavors. Serve crab spread with benne-seed wafers or other crackers.

Preparation Finely chop scallions and mince garlic. Pick over crab meat to remove any bits of shell and cartilage. In a bowl stir together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and stir in all ingredients except crab until combined well. Stir in crab until just combined. Chill crab spread, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day to develop flavors. Serve crab spread with benne-seed wafers or other crackers.