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Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

January 23, 2020 by Ashley 10 Comments

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Any type of hot, cheesy dip that is served along side some French bread is a dip I can get behind. This hot crab dip is always such a crowd pleaser because it’s filled with everyones favorite things, all baked together & served bubbling hot!

Cheesy Hot Crab Dip came to be, because whenever I would see a crab dip on a restaurant menu I couldn’t help but order it. You can’t beat a piping hot dish of cheese, crab & loads of seasonings! It’s really something remarkable that I still can’t believe is so easy to replicate at home!

hot crab dip served in white skilled with bread slices on the side

One of the things that makes this recipe so killer is how easily it comes together. It takes a little prep work in the way of measuring out the ingredients but once that’s done, it’s all a matter of mixing & baking!

Luckily, a lot of the ingredients required for this dish are pantry staples so while it looks like a lot of ingredients, there aren’t a lot you’ll have to buy beforehand! Generally, I always have Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon & all the seasonings in my kitchen.


ingredients to make hot crab dip
Hot Crab Dip ingredients

What you need to make Cheesy Hot Crab Dip:

  • good quality lump crab meat
  • oven safe dish
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients-

This list may look daunting, but a lot of these ingredients you probably already have on hand!

  • mayonnaise
  • cream cheese
  • sour cream
  • cheddar cheese
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • hot sauce
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • kosher salt & black pepper
  • lemon zest / juice
  • scallions
  • lump crab meat

Now that you know what ingredients are needed to whip up Hot Crab Dip,

mixing bowl with dip ingredients

Once you have all the ingredients measured, all you have to do is combine them in a large bowl (leaving out the crab). Adding the crab at this step will cause it to break down too much while mixing, so you’re going to fold it in at the end.

mixing bowl containing dip ingredients with crab added

Once all the ingreidents are well combined, fold in the crab & pour the whole mixture into a baking dish.

After the crab has been folded into the mixture, pour it into a baking dish & smooth out the top with your spatula. Place in the oven & bake for 25-30 minutes, until the sides of the dip are hot & bubbling. This dish is best serve right out of the oven, so I recommend serving immediately.

Make Ahead-

If you wanted to assemble the dip ahead of time, you can go as far as spreading the dip into the baking dish & set in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. For a more even bake, I recommend taking the dip out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature.

skillet filled with crab dip and served with slices of bread
Hot Crab Dip

FAQs about Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

What if I don’t eat seafood?

This dip can be made with shredded chicken in place of the crab meat. Use cooked, shredded chicken & follow the recipe exactly.

Can this be made ahead of time?

This dip is best served straight from the oven. You can prepare the dip and leave it in the fridge until ready to bake if you’d like to prep it ahead of time, but wait to cook until ready to serve.


Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

This gooey, cheesy, hot crab dip is so simple to throw together, but insanely decadent! It's perfect for a crowd so you'll want to serve this up at all your gatherings! This dip can be served with chips, crackers, toasted bread or veggie sticks!
4.86 from 7 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer, cheese, cheesey dip, crab, crab dip, game day, snack, snacks
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Ashley Pelaez Walker

Equipment

  • baking dish

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • ¾ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 3 Scallions sliced, plus more for serving
  • 1 lb Lump Crab Meat
  • 1 loaf French Bread for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine all ingredients, excluding the crab meat, in a large bowl & mix well.
  • Once ingredients are combined, carefully fold in the crab meat.
  • Spread the dip evenly into a baking dish or cast iron skillet & bake for 25-30 minutes, until top is browned & the edges are bubbling.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions & serve with slices of toasted French bread.

Notes

If you don’t eat seafood, cooked, shredded chicken can be substituted for crab. Follow the recipe exactly, just subbing the crab with chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 804mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Dips, Dressings + Sauces, Recipes Tagged With: 30 minute, appetizer, cheese dip, crab, crab dip, easy recipe, game day, hot crab dip, party food, seafood, snack, suer bowl recipe, super bowl

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Comments

  1. Shawna

    March 18, 2021 at 10:33 pm

    5 stars
    This dip is life-changing! We made it for Super Bowl and I was amazed at how easily it came together and how incredibly creamy and delicious it was. If you’re looking for an appetizer that is easy AND will totally impress your guests, this it it!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 18, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      It’s one of my favorite party food! I’m so glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  2. Rachel

    March 25, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    4 stars
    Made this for a friend potluck night and it was a crowd favorite! Definitely adding this to my party dip rotation! Thanks MK!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 25, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      It’s such a hit at parties!

      Reply
  3. Megan

    March 29, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    The best and easiest Super Bowl dip!! So delicious 🤤 I crave it!!!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      March 29, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      So glad you loved the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Danniele

    April 7, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    I made this dip for a football game and it was a hit! It’s so creamy and cheesy. I served it with a toasted sliced sourdough baguette. This recipe was really easy and quick to put together also!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 7, 2021 at 8:35 pm

      It’s perfect football food!

      Reply
  5. Nicole

    April 8, 2021 at 3:13 am

    5 stars
    This was so good! Definitely making again for the next party. Couldn’t stop coming back for more!!!

    Reply
    • Ashley

      April 8, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Yay! It’s great party food!

      Reply
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