Hot Crab Dip
This is my go-to dip for game day or when I need something that'll feed a crowd without much effort. It's basically a warm, cheesy crab spread that works hot from the oven or cold straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~6-8 servings)
- 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/3 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ~1/2 lb fresh lump crab meat picked over for shells
- Crackers tortilla chips, or cut vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and mix until smooth.
- Add garlic, chives, Old Bay, seasonings, Worcestershire, lemon zest and juice, hot sauce, and cheeses.
- Gently fold in crab meat, keeping chunks intact.
- Transfer to baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella.
- Bake at 350F for 25 minutes until cheese is golden and edges are bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve hot with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
For cold version, refrigerate 1 hour instead of baking. Serve chilled.
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