Hot Crab Dip Recipe

This hot crab dip will make for an impressive appetizer at your next party or holiday celebration. It’s rich and creamy, uses lump crab meat and tastes delicious.  This is an easy crab dip recipe that comes together quickly and will become a crowd favorite. Serve it warm with sliced baguette, crackers, or pita chips.

Why it’s a Hit:

• Rich and Creamy: The creamy blend of cream cheese, mayo, and cheeses creates a luxurious texture that melts in your mouth with every bite.
• Succulent Crab Meat: Each scoop is loaded with tender lump crab meat, adding a burst of flavor and a touch of elegance to every serving.
• Balanced Flavors: The harmonious marriage of garlic, spices, lemon juice and hot sauce adds depth and complexity, tantalizing your taste buds.
• Versatile Delight: Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or a formal dinner party, this dip is a versatile crowd-pleaser that pairs perfectly with any occasion.
• Easy to Prepare: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe allows you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of your guests.

Using king crab meat is the ideal choice for this recipe, and pre-cooked king crab legs can be found at your local seafood counter. Thaw if frozen, rinse, then break apart the shells and take out the meat. You really want to do this step right before you need to use it for the crab dip, so that the flavor is fresh, not fishy. However, you can prepare the dip ahead of time and have it ready to bake.

Ingredients

• Cream cheese (room temperature)
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Dry mustard
• Paprika
• Cayenne
• Seafood seasoning
• Hot sauce
• Lemon juice
• Shallots
• Parmesan cheese
• Lump crab meat

How To Make Hot Crab Dip:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.  In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2. Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne, seafood seasoning, hot sauce, and lemon juice.  Beat together on low speed until creamy and smooth.
3. Fold in the shallots, parmesan cheese, and crab meat until well combined.
4. Scoop the mixture into a lightly-greased baking dish.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. If desired, you can broil it for another 1-2 minutes for a darker crispy top. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or pita chips.

Hot Crab Dip

This rich and creamy crab dip recipe makes for a delicious appetizer, and comes together quickly for your party

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup minced shallots
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably from pre-cooked king crab legs)

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy.
• Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne, seafood seasoning, hot sauce, and lemon juice.  Beat together on low speed until creamy and smooth.
• Fold in the shallots, parmesan cheese, and crab meat until well combined.
• Scoop the mixture into a lightly-greased baking dish.
• Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Broil for an extra 1-2 minutes for a browner, crispy top. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or pita chips.

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