Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, indulgent appetizer that combines crab meat, cheese, and seasonings into a warm, gooey dip perfect for any occasion. Serve it with crackers or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing treat at parties or gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese or Neufchatel (light cream cheese), softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup light or regular sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated white onion
- 12 ounces lump crab meat from 2 6-ounce cans
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning salt I use Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
- A few shakes of Tabasco to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Crackers baguette slices, or tortilla chips for serving
Oven Directions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, stirring until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until everything is well mixed. Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish and place it in the oven.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is browned and bubbly.
Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or tortilla chips.
Slow Cooker Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a small (3- to 4-quart) slow cooker, stirring to combine. Set the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 2 hours, or until the cream cheese has completely melted. Stir the dip, then let it cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
The dip will stay warm for up to an hour on the KEEP WARM or LOW setting. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning or separating.
To add some spice to this dip, you can include a diced jalapeño and/or increase the amount of hot sauce to your liking.
Make-Ahead Instructions:
After transferring the mixture to a serving dish, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. When you’re ready to bake, take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes before baking. If the dip is very cold when placed in the oven, you may need to increase the baking time slightly to ensure it heats through.
