Since we’re coming up on the end of school and Memorial Day, I thought I’d share a quick and easy dip recipe that looks a lot swankier than it is to make. It’s also tasty. It’s been a while but I’m thinking I might need to add the ingredients to my next grocery list because…yeah…did I mention tasty?!?

Total Time: 50 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 35 Min.

22 servings, 2 Tablespoons each

Get your shellfish on with this tasty Hot Crab and Corn Dip recipe. Hot Crab and Corn Dip goes great with toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.

What You Need
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
2 green onions, sliced, divided
1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1-1/4 cups fresh corn kernels, divided

Let’s Make It
1 – Preheat oven to 375°F.
2 – Mix cream cheese and MIRACLE WHIP in medium bowl until blended. Add 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan; mix well.
3 – Reserve 2 Tbsp. onions for later use. Add remaining onions to dip along with the crabmeat, peppers and 1 cup corn; mix lightly.
4 – Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan and corn.
5 – Bake 30 to 35 min. or until dip is heated through and mozzarella is melted. Sprinkle with reserved onions.

Kitchen Tips
Tip 1 – Variations: Prepare using thawed frozen corn, and substituting mayonnaise for the MIRACLE WHIP. We’re a Miracle Whip family so…

Tip 1.5 – Splurge an buy fresh green onions. They do make a big difference.

Tip 2 – Note: This easy-to-make recipe can easily be cut in half. Just prepare as directed, cutting all ingredient measures in half, and reducing the baking time to 25 to 30 min. or until dip is heated through.

Tip 3 – Food Facts: You will need to buy about 2 medium ears of corn to get the 1-1/4 cup measure of corn kernels needed to prepare this delicious hot dip.

Tip 4 – Serving Suggestion: Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, club crackers, or tortilla chips. Oh heck. Just serve it with whatever you like to dip with. 😋

The gals in Boston put their heads together and reminded me about this dip. It’s a thing up there on the Cape, evidently. At least, that’s what they tell me. Personally, I’m just all about crab dip and I’m a fan of corn so I’m all over this. If you haven’t met the mates from MOONSTRUCK MAFIA: BOSTON, you can click on either pic with the cover to head over to Books2Read to find your favorite on-line bookseller and grab a copy. What about y’all? Are you a fan of hot seafood dips?