Hot Crab Dip
This easy crab dip recipe offers a whole lot of creamy and cheesy flavors, making it the perfect party appetizer.
Servings: 8
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces crab meat
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 4 ounces diced green chilies
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese (save ¼ cup to sprinkle on top)
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese (save ¼ cup to sprinkle on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, diced green chilies, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and fresh chives.
- Add in the Old Bay seasoning and paprika, as well as the parmesan and cheddar cheese. Make sure you set aside ¼ cup of each cheese.
- Spread the mixture inside of an 8x8-inch baking dish and smooth out the surface. Sprinkle on the remaining parmesan and cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bubbling. If the cheese isn’t melted or you want to brown it a little bit, feel free to broil for a couple of minutes. Make sure you keep an eye on the dip since it can burn easily under the broiler.
- Garnish your cheesy dip with fresh chives or green onions and enjoy with tortillas or crackers.
Notes
- I often end up doubling or tripling this recipe because it disappears so quickly.
- Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature so that you don't end up with lumps in your dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg