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Patout's Hot Crab Dip

This Patout's Hot Crab Dip recipe uses Butter, Heavy Cream, Green Onions Chopped, Salt, and Ground Black Pepper. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1 pt
• 1 cup
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute for 10-15 minutes, until wilted.

3. 3

   Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Stir in the green onions, parsley, herbs, and seasonings and continue to simmer until the cream has reduced by about a quarter and the sauce is thick.

6. 6

   Stir in the crab meat, return to a simmer, and let cook 2-3 minutes more.

7. 7

   Pour into a chafing dish and serve as an hors d'oeuvre or as part of a buffet with crackers or Melba toast.