Crab Dip

Crab Dip invites you to savor the richness of the sea, bite after delicious bite. Delight in the perfect fusion of tender fresh lump crab meat, creamy cheeses, and a carefully crafted blend of spices. It can be served hot or cold.

Delicious dips like this crab dip and Clam Dip are often the highlight of any party. They’re easy appetizers to make and can feed a crowd.

What I Love About This Recipe

• Luxurious Indulgence: Elevate your dining experience with the luxurious indulgence of Crab Dip, turning any occasion into a special and sophisticated affair.
• Easy to Serve: Convenient to prepare and serve, Crab Dip is a hassle-free option for hosts looking to impress guests with a gourmet appetizer without spending hours in the kitchen.
• Crowd Pleaser: It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, thanks to its irresistible combination of flavors and versatile appeal for various occasions, especially holidays.

How to Make Crab Dip

1. Beat the cream cheese. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, smooth out the cream cheese by beating until it reaches a velvety consistency.
2. Mix in the flavoring. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, and hot sauce if using.

3. Add the crab meat and arrange. Use a spatula to fold in the crab meat and mix it until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9″ pie dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
4. Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cheese turns golden and begins to bubble. Serve it immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Recipe Variations

• Use crab claw meat instead. Fresh lump crab meat can be pricey. If you want to save some money but still maintain the flavor use crab claw meat instead. You can also use canned crab meat, but it will compromise the flavor.
• Cold Crab Dip. To serve this dip cold skip baking it and serve once you’ve assembled it.
• Crockpot Crab Dip. Instead of placing the dip in a pie dish place it in a crockpot set to low for 1 to 2 hours.

Make-Ahead and Storing Instructions

• Make-Ahead Instructions: Prepare your dip up to 1-2 days in advance, store it covered in the refrigerator, and bake it when ready following the provided instructions.
• Storage Instructions: Store any remaining dip covered in the refrigerator, and it will stay fresh for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy again, simply reheat in the oven or microwave.

Serving Hot Crab Dip

When serving crab dip choose plain crackers or bread. Some of the best options are toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or strong crackers.

Crab Dip Recipe

Immerse yourself in the ocean's decadence with Crab Dip, savoring the rich bite after bite. Revel in the impeccable fusion of tender fresh lump crab meat, luscious cheeses, and a meticulously crafted blend of spices. Whether served hot or cold, it promises a versatile culinary experience to please your palate.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 398kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

• ▢
  9" Pie Dish

Ingredients

• ▢ 8 ounces Cream Cheese
• ▢ 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• ▢ 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 ¼ cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
• ▢ 1 lb Fresh Lump Crab Meat
• ▢ 2 dashs Hot Sauce
• ▢ Green Onions diced
• ▢ Baguette Slices or crackers for serving

Instructions

• Beat the cream cheese. Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a mixing bowl, smooth out the cream cheese by beating until it reaches a velvety consistency.
• Mix in the flavoring. Mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, lemon juice, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, and hot sauce if using.
• Add the crab meat and arrange. Use a spatula to fold in the crab meat and mix it until smooth. Pour the mixture into a 9" pie dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
• Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the cheese turns golden and begins to bubble. Serve it immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

Make-Ahead and Storing Information:

• Make-Ahead Instructions: Prepare your crab dip up to 1-2 days in advance, store it covered in the refrigerator, and bake it when ready following the provided instructions.
• Storage Instructions: Store any remaining crab dip covered in the refrigerator, and it will stay fresh for up to 5 days. When ready to enjoy again, simply reheat in the oven or microwave.

Recipe Variations

• Use crab claw meat instead. Fresh lump crab meat can be pricey. If you want to save some money but still maintain the flavor use crab claw meat instead. You can also use canned crab meat, but it will compromise the flavor.
• Cold Crab Dip. To serve this dip cold skip baking it and serve once you’ve assembled it.
• Crockpot Crab Dip. Instead of placing the dip in a pie dish place it in a crockpot set to low for 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 1mg

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