Crab Dip Recipe

Crab dip in a green pie dish topped with green onions.

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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.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 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.

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