Wannabe Jack Astor's Lobster Crab Dip (with a side of Pinar's special tortilla chips)

When I was a kid, my parents used to take me to Jack Astor's for family gatherings and it got to a point where I always ordered the crab dip with their pita and chips. Even without my parents, when I went out with my friends, this crab dip was my go-to order. So this appetizer holds special nostalgic significance to me and it is perfect for gatherings or even a comfort snack! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do ❤️

My crab dip is a rich and creamy blend of crab meat, seasoned to perfection, with a smooth texture that pairs beautifully with crisp, golden tortilla chips. The warm, savory flavors of the dip contrast with the slight crunch of the chips, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. Whether served as an appetizer or the star of the snack table, this combination is a crowd-pleaser!

Prep time in total: 15 minutes

Cook time in total: 25 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Crap dip

• One package of cream cheese (227g)

• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese

• 2 cans of lump crab meat (120g x 2)

• 1 & 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup of sour cream

• 1 small diced onion

• 1 tbsp crushed garlic

• 6 sliced shiitake mushrooms

Homemade Tortilla chips

• 2 tortillas

• 1tbsp olive oil

• 1 pinch of paprika

• 1 pinch of bbq seasoning

• 1 pinch of rosemary

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 pinch of black pepper

Instructions for the Tortilla Chips:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree

2. Cut the tortilla's into triangular pieces like 1/8 size. Spread all the pieces onto a parchment paper lined oven tray.

3. Using a culinary brush, distribute the olive oil gently onto all chips.

4. Lightly and equally distribute the spices onto all the tortillas.

5. Put it into the oven for 15 minutes.

Instructions for the Crab Dip:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Take a non-stick pan and add a little bit of oil along with the garlic, onions and the sliced mushrooms. Mix it around until they are all cooked.

3. Open the crab meat cans and ensure that they have been drained of water.

4. In a bowl mix all the ingredients for the dip but save 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

5. Transfer it to an oven-safe glass container. Put the saved shredded cheese onto the top of the extra cheesy mixture.

6. Put this into the oven for 25 minutes. For the last 3-5 minutes put it on broil setting to get a nice melted crunchy layer.

7. Wait 10 minutes before eating/serving, and enjoy!!