5.0 from 6 votes
Hot Crab Red Pepper and Onion Dip
Hot Crab Red Pepper and Onion Dip has been one of my favorite dips for as long as I can remember! This is my Mom's famous recipe that has been a family favorite for years. This dip will disappear before you know it at your next party!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dip
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1 brick cream cheese (8 ounces, at room temperature)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced or shredded)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or ¼ teaspoon each dried parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1 small onion (white or yellow)
- 1 cup imitation crab (approximately 150-200 grams)
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
Garnish
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
For Serving
- crackers
- Chips
- baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9" round pie dish, or oven safe baking dish.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix all of the dip ingredients together until evenly combined. Tip: ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature so it is easier to stir. Leave it on the counter while you prepare the other ingredients or microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Spread the dip into the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the dip is bubbling.
- Optional: garnish with additional sliced green onions.
- Serve the dip warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can prepare the dip up to 1 day in advance. Store covered in the fridge until ready to bake. Bake covered with foil for 15 minutes, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until the dip is bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
314mg
(13%)
Potassium
109mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1014IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 314mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1014IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.