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Cheesy Crab Dip with Smoky Paprika Crinkle Fries

This Chickie's & Pete's remake is such a winner in my book! Creamy, cheesy crab dip (which you can sub for shrimp if you wanna cut some corners and save money) paired with smoky paprika crinkle fries. YUM.
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Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • oven safe skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen Crinkle Fries *I got a family pack -- you can use any shape
  • Smoked paprika for seasoning, to taste
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
  • 2 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese 2 cups for mixing in, 1/2 cup for topping
  • 1/2 lb lump crab meat
  • Chopped scallions for topping

Instructions
 

  • Bake the fries according to the package.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, Old Bay, garlic powder, Worcestershire and Colby jack cheese. 
  • Pour the mixture into a 8-10 inch baking dish of your choice. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven. Add the crab meat and stir together. Top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and chopped scallions.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown on top. 
  • Toss cooked crinkle fries in smoky paprika and serve on the side. 
Keyword colby jack cheese, crab meat, cream cheese, crinkle fries, kosher salt, old bay, scallions, smoked paprika, sour cream
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