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 days, or holidays1. I’ll take advantage of any opportunity to make crab for my family, and this recipe is a winner!1.
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: It takes only about 10 minutes to prepare4.
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: Serve it hot or cold, depending on your preference3.
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: Made with fresh lump crab meat, this dip is a crowd-pleaser1.
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: You can prepare it 1-2 days in advance1.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Serving Size: Varies
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened4
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1/4 cup mayonnaise4
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1/4 cup sour cream4
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12 ounces lump crab meat4
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3 green onions, sliced4
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce4
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2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning4
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1 teaspoon garlic powder4
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder4
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1/2 teaspoon paprika4
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1/2 teaspoon salt4
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1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese or cheddar cheese4
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)1.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth1.
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Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt14.
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Gently stir in crab meat1. Be sure to pick through the crab meat to remove any shell pieces4.
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Spread into a 9-inch pie dish or similar size baking pan1.
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Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly1.
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Serve warm with your favorite dippers1.
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: Prepare the dip as instructed, but don’t bake it. Serve cold1.
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: Add the dip to a slow cooker and cook on low for 1-2 hours until heated through1.
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: Bake the crab dip inside a bread bowl. Hollow out the bread, fill with crab dip, and bake as directed. Save the removed bread pieces for dipping1.
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: Top with grated sharp cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and/or Parmesan cheese2.
Leftover crab dip will keep, stored covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days1. Rewarm in the microwave1.
: Crab dip can be prepared 1-2 days ahead of time, stored covered in the fridge, then baked according to instructions1.
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While fresh jumbo lump crab meat is highly recommended, you can use canned or imitation crab meat if necessary13.
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You can microwave cream cheese in 10-second increments, flipping it over after each segment, for a total of about 30 seconds, but be careful not to melt it2.
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You can substitute with a mix of celery salt, black pepper, and paprika4.
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Calories: 196kcal
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Carbohydrates: 3g
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Protein: 14g
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Fat: 13g
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Saturated Fat: 6g
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Cholesterol: 64mg
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Sodium: 900mg
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Potassium: 191mg
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Sugar: 1g
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Vitamin A: 505IU
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Vitamin C: 5.5mg
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Calcium: 65mg
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Iron: 0.6mg2
