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Creamy Hot Crab Dip Recipe

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This Creamy Hot Crab Dip is a savory, cheesy appetizer perfect for gatherings and parties. Made with cream cheese, fresh crabmeat, green onions, and seasoned with garlic and salt, it’s baked until bubbly and topped with melted cheddar cheese for a golden, flavorful crust. Serve it warm with crackers, chips, or crostini for an irresistible starter.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese (softened, about 1 ½ blocks)
  • 6 green onions (finely chopped)
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise (¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon)
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat (12 ounces total, drained)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (or shredded mozzarella, divided)

For Serving

  • Sliced green onions for garnish
  • Crackers, chips, celery, or crostini

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° C) to prepare for baking the crab dip.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, mayonnaise, drained crabmeat, garlic powder, salt, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the crab mixture evenly into a small 6-inch cast iron skillet or a 1-quart baking dish. Then, sprinkle the remaining half cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
  4. Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly throughout.
  5. Broil to Brown: After baking, turn the oven broiler on high and broil the dip just until the cheese on top is browned in spots, creating a delicious crust. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Remove the hot crab dip from the oven and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. This resting time allows the dip to thicken slightly and cool down to a safe serving temperature. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm with crackers, chips, celery sticks, or crostini.

Notes

  • You can use either white cheddar or mozzarella cheese depending on your flavor preference.
  • Make sure the crabmeat is drained well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
  • Serving suggestions include a variety of crackers, tortilla chips, celery sticks, or toasted crostini for dipping.
  • The dip can be prepared ahead of time, refrigerated, and baked just before serving.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.

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