Emeril's Crab Dip

Ingredients

Cooking Directions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell peppers, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon Essence. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, lemon juice, the remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining tablespoon Essence in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the vegetables and crabmeat.

Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole. Combine the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and stir to blend. Spread the mixture over the crabmeat mixture and bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Serve warm or chilled with toast points, croutons or assorted party crackers.