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HOT CRAB DIP

This super creamy and flavorful Hot Crab Dip is full of sweet, tender crab meat, spicy Old Bay seasoning and fresh lemon juice. Baked until warm and bubbly, it's a decadent and delicious appetizer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab meat recipes, hot crab dip, hot crab dip recipe, imitation crab meat recipes, seafood appetizers, seafood dip, seafood recipes
Servings: 8
Calories: 313kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Hot sauce, to taste, optional
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream; mix and stir until smooth and well combined.
  • To the cream cheese mixture add ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, garlic, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if using; stir until incorporated.
  • Fold in the chopped crab meat.
  • Transfer the mixture to previously prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with remaining grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly on the sides.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve warm with pita chips, veggies, crackers, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 748mg | Potassium: 179mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 1mg