My Mom’s Walnuts Fudge

Recipe 2: Hot Crab Dip – Creamy and Flavorful

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional for smoky flavor)
• 8 oz lump crab meat, drained
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)

Step-by-Step Method:

Step 1: Preheat Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Mix the Base

• In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Add Cheese and Crab

• Fold in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and the crab meat. Be gentle to keep the crab lumps intact.

Step 4: Transfer to Baking Dish

• Grease a small baking dish or cast-iron skillet with butter or nonstick spray.
• Spread the crab mixture evenly in the dish.

Step 5: Top with Cheese

• Sprinkle extra shredded cheddar cheese over the top for a golden, bubbly crust.

Step 6: Bake

• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the dip is heated through.

Step 7: Serve

• Serve hot with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Tip: Garnish with fresh parsley for a colorful, appetizing finish.

Why These Recipes Are Crowd-Pleasers

• Walnuts Fudge: Nutty, rich, and perfectly sweet—this fudge is a timeless treat that melts in your mouth and keeps everyone coming back for more.
• Hot Crab Dip: Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, this appetizer is ideal for parties. The combination of crab, cheese, and spices makes it irresistible.

Conclusion:

These two recipes together cover both ends of the flavor spectrum—sweet and savory. The walnuts fudge is a nostalgic dessert that brings comfort, while the hot crab dip is a show-stopping appetizer that will disappear fast at any gathering. Making them from scratch is easier than you think, and the rewards are deliciously worth it.

If you want, I can also make a visual step-by-step guide with pictures for both recipes so it’s super easy to follow and looks restaurant-quality.

Do you want me to do that?