TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - When you are getting food ready for your Super Bowl party this weekend, who says you can't get classy and make something that also can be seen on the red carpet?
Chef Uri from the Publix Cooking School is teaching us how to make Smoked Gouda Crab Dip with Crispy Pita in anticipation of an upcoming class.
"Hosting a Party that is Red-Carpet Worthy" is a demonstration class where participants can learn how to make some great dishes as well as taste some wine from Sterling Vineyards, one of the official sponsors of the 87th Academy Awards.
If you attend the class, in addition to tasting the Smoked Gouda Crab Dip and wine, you can enjoy Panko-Pecan Fried Goat Cheese with Pickled Blueberry Chutney, Pomegranate-Balsamic Glazed Meatballs with Crushed Pistachio, and Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Cherry Star Anise Jus.
The class takes place on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30am. To find out more about the class including how to register click here.
Here is the recipe for the Smoked Gouda Crab Dip with Crispy Pita made in the video:
Smoked Gouda Crab Dip with Crispy Pita Chips
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 pound thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 large shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 pound cream cheese, cut into pieces, at room temperature
- 8 ounces smoked gouda, grated
- 1 pound crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 5 pieces of pita
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a 4-quart saucepot on medium heat, render bacon until crisp and remove, set aside. Gently sauté jalapeño, garlic and shallots briefly in bacon fat and butter until translucent. Add wine and cook for 1 minute, then add half-and-half, cream cheese, and gouda cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Add crab, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning. Heat an additional few minutes, gently stirring occasionally. Fold in crisp bacon. Cut pita into chips, toss with olive oil and salt and pepper. Bake about 8-10 minutes until crisp. Serve warm with house made pita chips.
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