Brie Crab And Artichoke Dip

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I haven't tried this yet but am on a big seafood kick since our honeymoon on the east coast! I think this would make a great fondue and plan to adapt it in that way.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 425f and lightly oil an 11-inch gratin or other shallow baking dish.

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Trim and finely chop leek.

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In a large bowl of water wash leek well and lift from water into a large sieve to drain.

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Finely chop onion.

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Rinse and finely chop artichoke hearts.

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Squeeze dry and finely chop spinach.

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Discard rind from brie and cut into 1 / 4-inch pieces.

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In a heavy skillet cook leek , onion , and garlic in oil over moderate heat , stirring , until pale golden and stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.

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Add wine and cook , stirring , 3 minutes.

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Add cream and simmer , stirring , 1 minute.

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Add brie , stirring until it just begins to melt.

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Remove skillet from heat and stir herbs into mixture.

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In a large bowl stir together crab meat , mustard , tabasco , and salt and pepper to taste and stir in cheese mixture.

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Spread mixture evenly in baking dish and bake in middle of oven 15 to 20 minutes , or until golden.

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Serve dip hot with toasts.

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Ingredients

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leek, vidalia onion, canned artichoke heart, frozen chopped spinach, brie cheese, garlic, olive oil, riesling wine, heavy cream, fresh parsley leaves, fresh dill leaves, tarragon leaf, jumbo lump crab meat, dijon mustard, tabasco sauce, baguette