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Smoked Crab Dip Recipe

This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with smoky flavor. Easy to make, it's heavy on taste and not on work! Try it for yourself!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup chives finely chopped, plus more for garnish or scallions
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 pound lump crab meat drained
  • you could also add a teaspoon of thyme leaves, tarragon, or dill too, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Pull out and measure all of the ingredients.
  2. Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until smooth.
  4. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise.
  5. Mix until smooth.
  6. Add 1 cup of the cheese, garlic, old bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chives, and hot sauce (optional).
  7. Mix until smooth.
  8. Then add the crab meat
  9. Fold it in gently. Try not to break up the crab.
  10. Spread the mixture into an 8 to 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
  11. Top with the remaining cheese.
  12. Smoke for 1½ to 2 hours until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden on top.
  13. Serve immediately with a garnish of more chives.
  14. With your favorite dippers!
  15. Enjoy every bite!
  16. Notes
  17. Creamy, crab deliciousness! The crab really shines through and the lumps of crab gives a nice texture to the dip.
  18. Scallions can be substituted for chives.
  19. 1 teaspoon of hot sauce makes this dip the slightest bit spicy. Use more or less to your taste!
  20. Other herbs that go well in this dip are thyme, tarragon, and dill!

Notes

  • If you're needing ideas for what to serve with crab cakes here is a list of our favorites for you to check out. I hope you enjoy every bite.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8g Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 770mg (32%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 707IU (14%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 202mg (20%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 770mg 32%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 707IU 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 202mg 20%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.