Hot Crab Dip Recipe
Hot and creamy, this cheesy crab dip makes a fantastic appetizer for gatherings, guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- Sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, seasoned salt, and garlic powder using a hand mixer on medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Carefully fold in the lump crab meat, green onions, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the crab mixture into a baking dish approximately 1 to 1 ½ quarts in size (such as an 8×8-inch dish). Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the dish is bubbly.
- Serve hot alongside toasted slices of baguette.
Notes
- Opt for lump crab meat when possible for the best flavor and texture. However, canned or imitation crab can be used as substitutes.
- Using a hand mixer ensures the cream cheese mixture stays fluffy, making the dip easier to scoop.
- For a crunchy topping alternative, combine ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, then sprinkle this mixture over the dip before baking.