Warm Mexican Crab Dip Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers
1/2 cup light beer
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1 (8 oz) package pasturized process cheese ( velveeta)
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shell
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup minced green onion
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground cumin

Directions:

In a 4 quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
Stir in the beer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half.
Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and Velveeta, whisking until melted and smooth.
Stir in lime juice, green onion, cilantro, and chili powder, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add salt, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin, stirring to blend well.
Gently stir in crab meat, being careful to not break it up a great deal. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	352.77 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.94g	40%
Cholesterol	69.64mg	23%
Sodium	678.64mg	28%
Potassium	100.45mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.7g	3%
Sugars	2.12g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	2%
Protein	19.41g	39%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	282.9mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	197.94 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.55g	40%
Cholesterol	39.07mg	23%
Sodium	380.78mg	28%
Potassium	56.36mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.32g	3%
Sugars	1.19g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	2%
Protein	10.89g	39%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	12%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	158.7mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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