Gf Dungeness Crab Dip Recipe
Havarti, Boursin cheese, roasted garlic, spinach, Walla Walla sweet onions & dipping chips
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Ingredients
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Crab & Cheese Base
Vegetables & Aromatics
Seasoning & Finish
To Serve (GF Dippers)
Method
Prep
Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
If using whole roasted garlic, remove 4 softened cloves and mash to a paste with the back of a spoon or a fork.
Cook the Aromatics & Spinach
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced Walla Walla onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until translucent and just beginning to brown, about 5–6 minutes.
Add the mashed roasted garlic and chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted and most moisture has evaporated, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool 2–3 minutes.
Assemble Dip
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened Boursin cheese, softened cream cheese, shredded Havarti, and sour cream. Stir with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until smooth and homogenous.
Fold in the cooled onion-spinach-garlic mixture, flaked Dungeness crab meat, lemon zest, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Gently fold to combine, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the sliced chives, reserving the remainder for garnish.
Bake
Transfer the mixture to a shallow, ovenproof baking dish (about 9-inch round or similar). Smooth the top with a spatula.
Sprinkle the top lightly with a tablespoon of shredded Havarti if desired for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly golden on top, 18–22 minutes. If you want a more browned top, place under a broiler for 1–2 minutes—watch closely to prevent burning.