Snack: Warm Mexican Crab Dip

A warm and flavorful seafood dip with homemade tortilla chips.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons jalapeño, seeded and chopped, plus slices for garnish, (optional)
1/2 cup light beer
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
1 (8 oz) block cheese product
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and picked for shells
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, (about 2 limes)
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
6 10-inch flour tortillas
oil

Instructions

In a 4-quart saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper and garlic and cook stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the beer and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the cream, cream cheese, and processed cheese, whisking until melted and smooth.
Stir in crabmeat, lime juice, green onion, cilantro and chili powder and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the salt, black pepper, cayenne, and cumin. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with sliced jalapeno pepper, if desired. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

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