Description
This addictive and delicious baked hot crab dip is creamy, cheesy, loaded with crab meat and is the perfect party appetizer or game day snack.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 lemon, juiced (about 1–1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, or to taste
- Salt, to taste (see notes)
- 1 lb. lump crab meat
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, 3/4 cup cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce and pepper. Do a taste test and adjust seasonings to taste, adding Old Bay seasoning and salt if needed.
- Add crab meat and fold it in gently to try and keep lumps of crab meat intact.
- Transfer crab dip to a small 1-2 qt. baking dish or oven-proof skillet and top with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until browned and bubbly.
- Dish and serve warm topped with more green onions, if desired. Serve with crostini, tortilla chips, crackers, bread, or vegetables.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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To avoid a salty dip, do a taste check on the lump crab meat before adding in the salt and Old Bay seasoning. If the crab is already seasoned or salted, skip adding more salt/ Old Bay or adjust the seasoning amount. The lump crab I used in this recipe was not seasoned or salted so I added seasoning accordingly.
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Add more flavor – Add some minced onions and garlic or onion and garlic powder for more flavor.
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Add more cheese – Mix in some shredded Parmesan for more cheese and flavor or top with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese before baking for long, cheesy strings.
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Substitute hot sauce – Substitute the hot sauce with a few shakes of cayenne or jalapenos.
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Substitute green onions – Switch out green onions with chives or parsley.
- Scroll up to RECIPE TIPS for more useful tips, suggestions and ingredient substitutions.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins