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Hot Crab Dip

This is the best crab dip recipe on the internet! It's made with lump crab, sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, a little lemon, and tons of cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crab dip, hot crab dip
Servings: 8
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 lb. lump crab meat drained (we used this crab meat)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ large white onion minced
  • 3 cloves of garlic peeled and minced
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon - 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning*
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • Optional: 3 green onions for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray an 8x8-inch or a 9x9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and olive oil.
  • Once the oil is fragrant add the minced onion and cook until translucent, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the sautéed onion and cook for 1 minute. Set aside once cooked. 
  • In a mixing bowl add softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Mix with a hand mixer until there are no lumps. 
  • Add the cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and Worcestershire to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined. 
  • Once the mixture is smooth, fold in 1 cup of cheddar cheese, the sautéed onion and garlic, and crab meat being careful not to break up the crab lumps up too much. 
  • Pour the crab mixture into a casserole dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese. 
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350ºF or until the top is golden brown and bubbling. 
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving with crackers or bread. 

Video

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Notes

  • Be cognizant of what cajun seasoning you use. Some cajun seasoning can be very spicy. We used Fit Foodie Finds’ Cajun seasoning and it was a perfect combination of spicy and sweet. 
  • Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, or crisp vegetables. Or step it up a notch and take a heaping scoop and load on top of tater tots!

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g