Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Hot Crab Dip that’s perfect for any gathering. This baked seafood appetizer is a flavorful blend of lump crab meat, cheeses, and seasonings, served warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Hot Crab Dip:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound (450 g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- crackers or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Beat until smooth.
- Add cheeses and crab: Fold in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and lump crab meat gently. Spread the mixture in a baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- You can prepare the dip up to one day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
- For extra flavor, add finely diced red bell pepper or green onions to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
