The Best Hot Crab Dip
The Best Hot Crab Dip is an indulgent recipe with a rich crab flavor that your guests will love.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
Dairy and Condiments
- 16 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 6 ounces shredded white Cheddar cheese divided
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning such as Old Bay®
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- to taste salt
Vegetables
- ½ cup sliced green onions
Seafood
- 1 pound lump crab meat
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Stir cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, paprika, hot sauce, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, and 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt.
- Add green onions and crab meat to the bowl; fold in gently with a spatula until evenly mixed.
- Transfer into a baking dish or deep pie dish. Top with remaining 2 ounces shredded Cheddar and a shake of cayenne.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dip is piping hot, about 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with more green onions and sprinkle more cayenne on top if desired.
Notes
Use high-quality lump crab for the best flavor, but canned crab can be a budget-friendly alternative.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 164mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 102mg
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