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Hot Crab Dip

Creamy Hot Crab Dip: The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer

This Hot Crab Dip is a deliciously creamy and cheesy appetizer, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 pound Lump Crab Meat fresh or high-quality
  • 1 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese grated
Optional Serving Options
  • 2 pieces Bread Bowls small round loaves (6-8 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Crostini, Crackers, or Chips for dipping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Crab Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a well-buttered 9-inch pie dish or fill your prepared bread bowls.
  5. Sprinkle freshly grated cheddar cheese and Old Bay seasoning on top.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip is gluten-free and nut-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs. Consider microwave softening for cream cheese and avoid excess moisture from crab meat.

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