March 15, 2023
Review RecipeImitation Crab Dip
You are instantly hit with tons of flavors and the warm creamy texture of the cheese when you take your first bite of this insanely delicious imitation crab dip.
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This savory imitation crab dip is out-of-this-world amazing and makes the perfect appetizer for all of your gatherings. It’s creamy, cheesy, loaded with succulent crab meat, and baked until the cheese is bubbly and gooey.
Imitation Crab Dip Ingredients
Imitation crab dip is one of the tastiest treats you’ll ever try!
An irresistibly creamy combination of shredded imitation crab meat, garlic, and silky cream cheese provides the perfect balance of texture.
The tangy horseradish elevates it to a whole new level of flavor, giving it just enough of a zing that sets it apart from your average dip.
To make this dip, you’ll need:
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Substitutions And Additions
CRAB MEAT: If you prefer fresh crab meat rather than imitation, you can find fresh lump crab meat in the fresh/refrigerated seafood section at your local grocery store.
SPICY: Kick it up a notch by adding a dash or two of hot sauce for a spicy seafood dip that will wake up your taste buds.
How To Make This Imitation Crab Dip Recipe
You are only a handful of steps away from a delicious dip for snacking.
Once you combine all of the ingredients, you will spread the mixture into a baking dish and pop it in the oven until nice and bubbly. Add your favorite dippers, and you’ll have the perfect appetizer.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
You may want to double or triple this recipe, as it will disappear fast!
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
STEP TWO: Coat an 11×7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
STEP THREE: Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, and horseradish in a large bowl. Mix well.
PRO TIP:
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature, so you don’t end up with lumps in your dip.
STEP FOUR: Add the imitation crab meat, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well incorporated.
STEP FIVE: Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
PRO TIP:
Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your dip as the suggested baking time approaches.
STEP SIX: Serve the creamy dip with chips or your favorite crackers.
How To Serve
This creamy and delicious appetizer is perfect for any party or potluck, including game days or holiday gatherings. The sky’s the limit on what you can dip. Try tortilla chips, Ritz crackers, pita chips, our firecrackers, or carrot and celery sticks, to name a few.
If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can bring some flavor to the table by pairing the dish with spicy jalapeño poppers or fried zucchini.
We have a few other easy recipes for warm dips that are sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Check out our sloppy joe dip and crab rangoon dip.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Keep creamy crab dip in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this imitation crab dip with cream cheese as it will become watery when thawed.
There’s something about this hot imitation crab dip that just makes it so darn good. Maybe it’s the creamy, cheesy goodness or the fact that it tastes like a little bit of seafood heaven. No matter what the reason, if you’re looking for an easy appetizer that will WOW your guests, look no further!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I make this tasty dip ahead of time?
You can prepare this hot imitation crab dip recipe as instructed and keep it in the fridge, covered until it’s ready to be baked. Bake according to the instructions.
Can I use fresh crab meat instead of imitation crab meat in this hot crab dip recipe?
This easy crab dip recipe would be delicious if you decide to use either real crab meat or imitation crab meat.
Is this crab dip with imitation crab best served hot or cold?
This imitation crab meat dip is best served when it’s hot. Once it’s cooled, it can be reheated and still tastes great.
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Imitation Crab Dip
You are instantly hit with tons of flavors and the warm creamy texture of the cheese when you take your first bite of this insanely delicious imitation crab dip.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Coat an 11×7-inch baking dish with a nonstick spray.
- Combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic, and horseradish in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add the imitation crab meat, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well incorporated.
- Spread mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Serve dip with chips or crackers.
Notes
- You may want to double or triple this recipe, as it will disappear fast!
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature, so you don’t end up with lumps in your dip.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your dip as the suggested baking time approaches.
Nutrition
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 976mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
retro bowl says
YES!!! This is a must try!!! Cannot get enough of it!!