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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Wait Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: Great appetizer for a family or company gathering.

Ingredients:

• 16oz - cream cheese (softened for mixing)
• 8oz - sour cream
• 4 tbsp - mayo
• 1/2 tsp - lemon juice
• 1 tsp - dry mustard
• 1 clove - garlic, finely minced
• 1 lb - imitation crab, diced in 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups - shredded cheddar cheese
• Crackers for dipping, like Ritz brand

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Blend all ingredients except crab and 1/2 cup cheese.
3. Fold in crab.
4. Place into ungreased casserole dish (11x9)
5. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top
6. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.  (If the cheese starts to brown, turn down oven to 300 degrees F.)
7. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving with crackers.

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 4" Manicotti shells stuffed with crab meat and covered with Alfredo sauce make a great meal for family or company.

Ingredients:

8 manicotti shells
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add manicotti shells and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender but not mushy. Drain.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, crab, parsley and onion. Spoon into the manicotti shells. Place in a buttered 11x7 inch baking dish.
4. In a saucepan, stir together the Alfredo sauce and chicken broth. Season with basil, marjoram, garlic powder and thyme. Heat until warm over medium heat. Pour over the shells in the baking dish.
5. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.