Delicious Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Creamy Hot Crab Dip. Perfect for any gathering, this appetizer features a blend of crabmeat, green onions, cream cheese, and a hint of garlic, all baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Creamy Hot Crab Dip:
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened, 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)
- sliced green onions for garnish
- crackers, chips, celery, or crostini (for serving, see Notes)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, crabmeat, garlic powder, salt, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Spread mixture: Spread the mixture into a small skillet or baking dish. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Broil: Turn on broiler and broil until cheese is browned in spots.
- Serve: Let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- To make crostini: Cut a baguette into 1/2″ slices. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 15 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread, crackers, or chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces
- Calories: 306 cal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 956 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg
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