Curried Crab Spread

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 24 people

Categories: dips /spreads

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 to 2 tsp. Sriracha Asian Hot Chili sauce,
  • optional
  • 1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup mango chutney
  • 1 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro or chives
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, lemon peel, curry powder, salt and , if desired chili sauce; gently fold in crab. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 15 minutes.

  2. meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl.

  3. Unwrap disk and press all sides into bread crumbs; place on a serving plate. Spoon chutney over top; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve spread with crackers.

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