Hot Crab Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Cooling Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
International
Hot Crab Dip
Description
The Hot Crab Dip recipe blends softened cream cheese with mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce to create a flavorful base. Lump crab meat is gently folded in for a delicate seafood texture. The mixture is placed in an ovenproof dish, baked at 400°F until heated through, then topped with parmesan cheese and broiled briefly to develop a lightly browned, bubbling crust.
Baking the dip in a skillet or pie plate ensures even cooking and a warm, creamy consistency that holds together when scooped. The seasoning blend provides a balanced savory taste with a touch of heat, while lemon juice adds brightness. The crab remains tender and prominent within the creamy sauce.
This dip is well suited for serving as an appetizer or party snack with crackers, sliced bread, or fresh vegetables. Its warm temperature and melted cheeses create a comforting dish, inviting sharing. Allowing it to cool slightly before serving prevents it from being overly hot for guests.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces crab meat lump
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Tabasco or Crystal)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven for 400℉. In a large bowl combine all ingredients except for the crab meat and parmesan cheese. When the ingredients are mixed together, add the crab meat and stir until well combined.
- Place mixture into 8" oven proof skillet or 9-inch pie plate and spread evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes.
- After 22-25 minutes, top with parmesan cheese and broil for 2-3 more minutes until the top starts to bubble and turn a light golden brown.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes and serve with your favorite dipping crackers, bread or veggies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 211IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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