Crab Dip Recipes

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.

I’ll take advantage of any opportunity to make crab for my family, including Baked Crab Legs, incredible Crabs Cakes, or this easy and delicious Crab dip. For a similar recipe, check out my clam dip.

The ingredients are so simple, hopefully the only thing you need to grab from the store is fresh lump crab meat.

crab dip recipes

Crab Dip

crab dip recipes

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.

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1156 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

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
  • sourdough bread
  • crackers
  • tortilla chips
  • chopped cold veggies

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Stir in mayo, sour cream, garlic, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire, and lemon juice.
  2. Add ¾ cup cheddar cheese and hot sauce and mix until smooth. Stir in crab meat.
  3. Spread into a 9″ pie dish or similar size baking pan and sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  4. Serve warm, with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips or chopped cold veggies.
  5. Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave.

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FAQ

What goes best with crab dip?

Crab dip can be a bit thick and a thinner chip or cracker could break.
  • Tortilla Chips.
  • Multigrain Chips.
  • Pita Chips.
  • Potato Chips.
  • Ritz Crackers or Other Buttery Crackers.
  • Pretzels.
  • Wheat Thins.
  • Triscuit Crackers.

What is the best cracker to serve with crab dip?

You can serve with chips, toasted bread, or plain crackers. It’s best to stick to plain, unflavored breads and crackers so as not to compete with the delicate crab flavor. I used water crackers, but saltines or Ritz crackers are great for this dip, too.

What kind of bread for crab dip?

Crab dip goes well with French bread.

What is imitation crab dip made of?

Imitation crab is highly processed food made by combining minced fish with starch, egg whites, sugar, salt and additives to mimic the flavor, color and texture of real crab meat. It’s not exactly what you want in your hot crab dip.

How long does fresh crab dip last?

Make Ahead and Storing Instructions:

Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave. To Make Ahead: Crab dip can be prepared 1- days ahead of time, stored covered in the fridge, then baked according to instructions.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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