In a small bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in mayonnaise, wine, green onions, garlic, and Worcestershire until smooth and well blended. Stir in crab and pimentos. Turn mixture into 1 quart casserole. Bake at 350ºF. for 20 minutes or until very warm, stirring once. Stir before serving. Serve with crackers or vegetables. Yields 3 1/2 cups To microwave: Prepare as above in step 1 but turn mixture into 1 quart microwave safe casserole, cover. Microwave on HIGH 4 to 5 minutes until very warm, stirring twice. Stir before serving. Crab Dip in Bread Basket: Prepare as above, but do not turn crab mixture into casserole. Slice top off 2 pound round loaf wheat or rye bread. Scoop out center of loaf to make a basket (reserve center to make bread crumbs for another use). Place bread loaf on baking sheet, fill center with crab mixture. Bake at 350ºF. for 45 minutes or until very warm. Also see Hot Crab Dip 1 |
