Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this irresistible Creamy Hot Crab Dip. Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, this appetizer will have your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Cheese Blend:
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Flavorings:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Topping:
- Extra mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, cayenne, and parsley.
- Combine with Crab: Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for best results.
- Substitute canned or imitation crab if needed.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Dip can be prepared ahead and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
