Crab Dip Recipe
A creamy, dense, decadent Crab Dip is baked to perfection under a topping of cheddar cheese. Served with crackers or other dippers, this dip is always a party favorite.
Servings: 10
Equipment
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature (1 brick), full fat is best, low fat also works
- ¼ cup mayonnaise room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream room temperature, or use Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp ground paprika
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided, Colby or pepper jack also work
- 1 lb. crab meat fresh or well-drained canned
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, green onions, and garlic in a large bowl.8 oz. cream cheese, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp ground paprika, 2 green onions, 2 cloves garlic
- Fold in ¾ cup cheddar cheese and the crab meat. Do not overmix, you want to have some chunks.1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 lb. crab meat
- Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, tortilla chips, bread, or baguette slices.
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Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 0.5mg