Blue Crab Dip -- Like Joe'S Crab Shack (Copycat)

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 6 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
• 3 green onions, root ends trimmed, dark green ends trimmed, minced
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red bell peppers or 1 1/2 tablespoons green bell peppers, diced
• 2 teaspoons dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons shrimp soup base (see Notes, below) or 2 teaspoons chicken soup base (see Notes, below)
• 2 teaspoons diced tomatoes or 2 teaspoons drained salsa
• 1/2 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (Old Bay)

1. Fold together all ingredients, except 1 Tbls. Parmesan.
2. Spread evenly into an oven-proof baking dish.
3. Microwave on 50% power for 4 minutes.
4. Sprinkle top with Parmesan.
5. Transfer dish to the oven and broil until top is slightly browned.
6. Notes: Serve with tri-colored corn tortilla chips. Shrimp base is a thick, paste-like bouillon that can be found in the supermarket next to the bouillon and granules. If you can't find it, use chicken soup base OR 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules.

cream cheese, lump crabmeat, green onions, heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese, red bell peppers, white wine, shrimp soup base, tomatoes, crab boil seasoning

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blue-crab-dip-like-joes-crab-shack-copycat-263965 (may not work)