Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
Description
This dip combines a creamy base made from cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and seasonings including Old Bay and garlic powder to create a flavorful spread. Folding in green onions and delicate lump crab meat adds texture and seafood flavor. Cheddar cheese is incorporated into the mixture and reserved for topping, which bakes to a melted, slightly browned layer that seals in moisture and adds sharpness.
Baked at 375°F for 15-20 minutes, the dip develops a warm, inviting surface while staying soft and scoopable inside. It is well suited as an appetizer or party dish served with toasted baguette slices for spreading the rich dip.
The recipe suggests choosing lump crab meat for better quality but allows substitution with canned or imitation crab. Using a hand mixer for the cream cheese mixture ensures a smooth and fluffy texture. A crumb topping can be substituted for the cheese topping using panko, butter, and parmesan for a crisp crust variation.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 8 ounces crab meat lump
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- baguette for serving, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, old bay seasoning, seasoned salt, and garlic powder. Mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
- Gently fold in the green onions, crab meat, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the crab mixture into a 1 to 1 ½ QT dish (8x8-inches). Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
- Serve with toasted baguette.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat if possible for best texture and flavor; canned or imitation crab is an acceptable substitute.
- Mix cream cheese with a hand mixer to achieve a fluffy, smooth base for easy scooping.
- For a crunchy topping, replace shredded cheddar with a mixture of panko crumbs, melted butter, and parmesan cheese before baking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 621mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 597IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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