Best 14 Hot Crab Dip Made Easy Recipes

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Hot crab dip is a classic appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy or mild, cheesy or creamy, there is a hot crab dip recipe out there for you. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying hot crab dip that will be the hit of your next party or gathering.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

BEST HOT CRAB DIP



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Very easy to make and absolutely wonderful! I am from Maryland and this is truly the best crab dip around. I have been making it for years.

Provided by JOELLEFLYNN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups crabmeat
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup white Cheddar cheese
½ cup capers, drained
2 (8 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried dill, or to taste
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) round loaf sourdough bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic, black pepper and dill. Stir until well mixed. Spoon dip into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning TM.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cut the top off the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf and cube the top and the removed pieces so that they may be used for dipping. Spoon hot dip into hollow bread loaf. Serve immediately with bread pieces for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 640.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

HOT CRAB DIP



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Reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream are the healthy key to this creamy dip. A bit of crab boil spice, hot sauce, lemon and herbs keep it fresh tasting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), room temperature
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon crab boil spices, (recommended: Old Bay)
1 garlic clove, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over for bits of shell and patted dry
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Whole-wheat crackers for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, crab boil spice, and garlic in a medium saucepan until smooth; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Heat the cream cheese mixture over medium-low heat until warm, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the crab, scallions, parsley and lemon juice and warm until heated through, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.
  • Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup serving (does not include crackers): Calories 125; Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 4g, Mono Fat 2g, Poly Fat 0.5g); Protein 11g; Carb 2g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol 58mg; Sodium 349mg

HOT CRAB DIP APPETIZER



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An excellent appetizer for parties, everyone loves it.

Provided by William Anatooskin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons cream cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
7 ½ ounces canned crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the crabmeat, minced onion, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. Spoon mixture into a small oven-proof dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly. Serve with crackers, potato chips or tortilla chips. You can also use fresh crabmeat in place of the canned crabmeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 32.7 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 160.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 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

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.

BAKED CRAB DIP



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We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. -Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 round loaves (1 pound each) unsliced sourdough or Italian bread
Additional sliced green onions, optional
Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted bread cubes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in crab, cheese and onions. Cut the top third off each loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving 1-in. shells. Cube removed bread and tops; set aside. Spoon crab mixture into bread bowls. Place on baking sheets. Place reserved bread cubes in a single layer around bread bowls. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until the dip is heated through, 45-50 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or toasted bread cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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



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This super creamy and flavorful Hot Crab Dip is full of sweet, tender crab meat, spicy Old Bay seasoning and fresh lemon juice. Baked until warm and bubbly, it's a decadent and delicious appetizer!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Appetizer

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, (divided)
2 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon ground mustard
Salt, (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
Hot sauce, (to taste, optional)
1 pound lump crab meat, (chopped)
Fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream; mix and stir until smooth and well combined.
  • To the cream cheese mixture add ½ cup grated cheddar cheese, garlic, lemon juice, old bay seasoning, mustard, salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if using; stir until incorporated.
  • Fold in the chopped crab meat.
  • Transfer the mixture to previously prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with remaining grated cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly on the sides.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with parsley.
  • Serve warm with pita chips, veggies, crackers, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 748 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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

HOT CRAB DIP



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I have six children and one grandchild, work full-time, and coach soccer and football. So I appreciate recipes like this one that are easy to assemble. The rich, creamy dip is a fun appetizer for holiday gatherings. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h10m

Yield about 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup whole milk
1/3 cup salsa
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine milk and salsa. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in cream cheese, crab, onions and chiles. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

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

HOT CREAMY CRAB DIP



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An excellent easy to make appetizer. I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it is enjoyed by all who like the taste of seafood.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Kraft Miracle Whip is preferred)
7 1/2 ounces canned crabmeat, drained or 7 1/2 ounces use fresh crabmeat
4 tablespoons minced onions
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/8 teaspoon red hot sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Stir in crabmeat, minced onion, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce.
  • Spoon mixture into a small oven-proof dish that has been sprayed with a good vegetable oil.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 minutes or until sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve with crackers of your choice, potato chips, tortilla or taco chips.
  • NOTE: For those who prefer a spicier dip, add addtional Tabasco sauce, also 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.
  • You may consider adding about 4 Gherkin pickles chopped small.

HOT CRAB DIP I



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Hot crab dip served in a round bread bowl. This dish is great for parties!

Provided by Kristy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
⅛ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
1 (1 pound) loaf French bread
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the cream cheese, milk, mayonnaise, horseradish, crab meat and Old Bay Seasoning ™. Mix until creamy. Spread mixture into an 8x12 inch baking dish, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cut a circle out of the top of the bread and scoop out the inside. Tear the inside into pieces for dipping.
  • Remove mixture from oven and spoon into hollowed bread. Cover the top with the shredded cheese and more seasoning. Place the bread bowl on a medium baking sheet, and bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot with bread pieces on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 534.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

WARM CRAB DIP



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Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is known for crabs, and they're a big favorite of ours. When fresh crabmeat is available, we'll use it in this dip, but canned works just as well. This appetizer is nice for any holiday or gathering.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon sherry, optional
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Assorted crackers or baked pita chips

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and sherry if desired over low heat, stirring often. Stir in crab and onion; heat through. Serve warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Shred the crab meat into small pieces. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the dip.
  • Use a creamy cheese, such as cream cheese or mascarpone, for a rich and smooth dip.
  • Add in some spices and herbs to give the dip a flavorful kick. Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper are all good choices.
  • Serve the dip with crackers, bread, or vegetables for dipping.

Conclusion:

Hot crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. It's creamy, cheesy, and full of crab flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a hot crab dip that will be the hit of your next party.

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