Best 7 Hot Cheddar Crab Dip Recipes

Calling all seafood lovers! If you're looking for a tantalizing treat that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more, then hot cheddar crab dip is the perfect recipe for you. This indulgent dish combines the succulent flavors of crab meat, creamy cheddar cheese, and a hint of spice, creating a delightful appetizer or main course that's sure to impress your family and friends. With its rich and cheesy texture, this hot crab dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will be a hit at any gathering. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate hot cheddar crab dip recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOT CRAB DIP

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This delicious, addictive crab dip will have your family begging for more. Serve as an appetizer with onion or garlic crackers.

Provided by PONYGIRL64

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
paprika, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, crabmeat, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish. Garnish with paprika.
Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 118.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

INSANELY DELICIOUS HOT CRAB DIP

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Hot Crab Dip makes the perfect party appetizer. This delicious and addicting crab dip is ready in just 30 minutes and will instantly wow the entire crew!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories Appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lump crab meat (canned)

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir together until combined and fold in lump crab meat.
Spread in a small casserole dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Serve with a slice baguette or tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOT CRAB DIP WITH CHEDDAR

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Make and share this Hot Crab Dip With Cheddar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Crab

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb crabmeat, picked over to remove bits of shell
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
4 scallions, finely chopped (white and light green parts)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
tortilla chips or cracker, for dipping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°.
In a bowl, stir together the crabmeat, Cheddar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped scallions, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and mustard powder.
Scrape the mixture into a wide baking dish; one that is pretty enough for serving.
Bake until the dip is golden and bubbling, 45-55 minutes.
Chop the dark green scallion tops and sprinkle over the dip to add a little color.
Serve hot with a bowl of tortilla chips or crackers to use as dippers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 55.3, Sodium 521.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.8

HOT CHEDDAR-CRAB DIP

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Topped with buttery, toasted breadcrumbs, our hot crab dip has a bechamel base-smoother than the standard cream cheese. The result will be the hit of the party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dry mustard
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus freshly grated zest of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
10 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 loaf rustic bread (about 1 pound), trimmed of crust and torn into 1-inch pieces (4 to 5 cups)
Baguette slices, toasted, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 4 minutes. Continue to whisk; pour in milk in a slow, steady stream. Simmer over medium heat, whisking, until thickened, about 4 minutes. Stir in cayenne and mustard. Gradually whisk in cheese; whisk until melted.
Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and Worcestershire. Stir in crabmeat and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart ovenproof dish.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir into bread pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange bread mixture over crab dip. Bake until heated through and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Serve with baguette slices.

CLASSIC HOT CRAB DIP FOR A CROWD RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow onion, garlic, kosher salt, jumbo lump crabmeat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives, carrot stick, celery stick, cracker, crostini

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories Appetizers

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat
6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons old bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced, for garnish
carrot stick, for serving
celery stick, for serving
cracker, for serving
crostini, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and salt. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain crab meat over a bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Old Bay, and lemon juice. Using an electric mixer, beat together until well combined. With a flexible spatula, fold in the onion mixture, ¾ cup (75 grams) cheddar cheese, and the crab meat.
Transfer the dip to a 1-quart baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to bubble around the edges and the cheese is melted.
Heat the broiler to low. Broil dip for 3 minutes, until the whole surface is bubbling and browned. Remove the dip from the oven. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, until set.
Garnish the dip with Old Bay and chives. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers, and crostini.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams

CHEESY HOT CRAB DIP

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Who doesn't love warm crab dip! It will have you wanting more. Serve with your favorite type of chips or bread.

Provided by Homestyle Cooking

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can crabmeat
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced sweet onion
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl; stir to combine.
Drain crab; pick out and discard any shells. Add crab to cream cheese mixture, along with bell peppers and onion; mix thoroughly. Transfer into a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is a nice golden brown color, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 332.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

AWESOME CHEESY HOT CRAB DIP

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I got this recipe from a Southern Living Magazine a couple of years ago. It was an instant favorite, and I get so many requests for the recipe that I figured I would make it easy on myself and just post it. I usually use more Old Bay, Tabasco, and scallions than it says, cause I like a little extra kick. It really is AWESOME, especially with crusty french bread.

Provided by Susan K

Categories Crab

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
3 scallions (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces crabmeat (backfin)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated)

Steps:

Blend cream cheese and mayo until creamy.
Add lemon juice, Tabasco, and scallions; mix.
Add old bay, salt, pepper and crab meat; mix.
Put in baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese starts to brown.
Can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh crab meat, cheddar cheese, and vegetables will give your dip the best flavor.
Don't overcook the crab meat: Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is opaque and tender.
Use a good quality cheddar cheese: A sharp cheddar cheese will give your dip a more intense flavor.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add other vegetables, such as corn, bell peppers, or onions, to your dip. You can also add different spices, such as cayenne pepper, paprika, or cumin.
Serve the dip warm: Hot cheddar crab dip is best served warm, so make sure to reheat it before serving if you are making it ahead of time.

Conclusion:

Hot cheddar crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give hot cheddar crab dip a try.