Maryland Crab Pretzel

There are a ton of restaurants around the Baltimore area that serve crab pretzels.  But at about $10 a pop they are pretty expensive for an appetizer.  Shop Rite had a sale on lump crab meat this week for $9.99 for a pound so I thought why not try it myself.  Also the frozen soft pretzels were $1.99 for a pack of 6.

These turned out awesome!

Ingredients:

• Ingredients for the hot crab dip
• Box of Frozen Soft Pretzels
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Cook hot crap dip as the previous post from May 2012 says.  Let cool for 15-20 mins so it doesn't run off the pretzels.

Microwave pretzels for about a minute.

Set the oven to broil.  On a cookie sheet lay down the pretzels.  Top with crab dip.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Broil until the cheese is bubbly.  Done!

Hot Crab Dip

Got this recipe from our good friend Robin.  She brought it to an event and it was so good I needed the recipe.

Monday we went to another cookout and swim party.  Decided to bring this and literally it was GONE in 20 minutes.

For tailgate I can use my Camp Chef Oven to cook right there!

Ingredients:

• 2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese (softened)
• 4 tbsp mayo (not Miracle Whip)
• 1/4 tsp dryed mustard
• 1/8 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp lemon juice
• 1lb lump crab meat
• 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 8oz sour cream
• Old Bay to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl combine all ingredients except crab meat and cheese.  Mix with a blender until smooth.

Fold in the crab meat with a spoon.  (Probably a good idea to take any shells out of the meat if you can before you dump in).

I used a Pampered Chef square stone pan.  Spread the mixture across the bottom evenly. 

Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Bake for 40 minutes.  Let cool for 15 mins.  Serve with crackers or carrot sticks.