Hot Curried Crab Dip

We had some good friends over for appies and cocktails last week.  I decided not to do a dinner and instead, just fill the coffee table with finger foods so we could relax and catch up while the children ran circles around us.  I wanted to try something new, which is always a a risky little move when you haven't a clue how it's going to taste.  Hot dip it was.  Who doesn't like hot dip?  I opted for this hot crab dip because I had everything on hand.  This is what I came up with and it was super yummy.  Rave reviews all around.
I used canned crab (President's Choice has a good one) because buying fresh crab just seems a little extravagant for a hot dip.  I made it early in the day and heated it up just before our old pals arrived.
p.s. you will noticed that there were a few bites taken out of the dip....I forgot to take a picture before we dove in.  It had nothing to do with the wine.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Hot Curried Crab Dip


Serves 6-8

8 oz Cream Cheese (I used light)
1/2 cup Mayonnaise (I used Hellman's Light)
1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 green onion, sliced thin
1 can crab meat
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 cup Mozzarella, grated (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350F.  Combine all of the ingredients except the Mozzarella in a bowl and stir until combined.  Transfer dip to an oven safe dish and sprinkle with the Mozzarella.  Bake for 20-25 minutes. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or pita chips.
p.s. it's hot when it comes out of the oven!!!