This easy Crab Dip recipe is meant to impress, made with fresh lump crab meat in a creamy dip that can be served hot or cold. It’s the perfect appetizer or side dish for parties, game-day, or holidays.
How to Prepare Crab Dip
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Incorporate Cheese and Hot Sauce: Add ¾ cup of the freshly shredded cheddar cheese and the hot sauce to the mixture, blending until smooth.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold in the fresh jumbo lump crab meat, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the dip warm with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or chopped cold veggies.
Crab Dip Recipe
Indulge in a creamy, savory delight with this easy Crab Dip – perfect for any occasion, whether served hot or cold. Enjoy with bread, crackers, or fresh veggies!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt*
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ of a lemon juiced
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce or more, to taste
- 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crab meat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until everything is well combined.
- Add Cheese and Hot Sauce: Blend in ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the hot sauce until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold in the fresh jumbo lump crab meat, ensuring it is evenly mixed throughout.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the crab mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Serve the dip warm with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or chopped cold veggies.
How to Store Crab Dip
To store your crab dip, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving to enjoy it warm again.
