Best 10 Snappy Cream Cheese Crab Dip Recipes

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Craving a delectable and creamy treat? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to the art of crafting the perfect "Snappy Cream Cheese Crab Dip." This delightful appetizer, bursting with succulent crab meat enveloped in a velvety cream cheese sauce, is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With our carefully curated selection of recipes, ranging from classic to contemporary, you'll discover the secrets to creating this iconic dip that will be the star of any gathering.

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EASY COLD CRAB DIP RECIPE WITH CREAM CHEESE - 5 MINUTES



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Learn how to make crab dip! This EASY cold crab dip recipe with cream cheese (crab meat dip) needs just 5 minutes + 6 ingredients.

Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 oz Cream cheese ((softened))
3 tbsp Sour cream
1 tsp Lemon juice
1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning ((adjust more or less to taste))
8 oz Lump crab meat ((squeezed to remove any water/moisture))
2 tbsp Chives ((chopped))

Steps:

  • Blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and seasoning in a blender or food processor, until smooth.
  • Fold in the crab meat and chives using a spatula. (Do this gently and don't over-mix. You want some lumps of crab throughout.)
  • Transfer to a bowl, cover in plastic wrap, and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 kcal, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 120 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 22

One 12-ounce container whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
One 6-ounce can crabmeat
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for garnish
Red and green bell peppers, squared bottoms
Purple cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Radicchio, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Green cabbage, ruffled leaves and hollowed out
Mini carrots
Icicle radishes
Treviso leaves
Cucumber spears
Cherry tomatoes and green cocktail olives each on sticks
Focaccia strips
Bread sticks (bakery)
Bagel chips, for salmon dip

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, sherry, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat and chives. Top with additional chives.

CREAMY CRAB DIP WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This easy cold crab dip is a creamy mixture of cream cheese, canned or fresh crabmeat, and mayonnaise. It's simple and delicious.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash cayenne pepper (or Tabasco sauce, to taste)
1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat (drained, cartilage removed, finely chopped)
Garnish: 1 pinch Old Bay seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce, to taste. Blend well.
  • Gently fold in the chopped crabmeat.
  • Cover and refrigerate the crab dip until it is thoroughly chilled.
  • If desired, sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 2 cups (about 16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!-Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons thinly sliced green onion
1-1/2 teaspoons diced pimiento, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/3 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the green onion, pimiento, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish; mix well. Stir in crab. Place in a 1-cup serving bowl; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WARM CRAB PARMESAN DIP



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This dip is a huge hit with everyone who tries it. It's even better with fresh crabmeat, but canned works fine. I took it to a party and every person wanted the recipe. Serve it with blue corn chips. This one will really wow them.

Provided by NOELLE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4.5 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small baking dish, mix the crabmeat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and garlic.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 107.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY CRAB DIP



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This irresistible dip, served warm, never fails to gather guests around the bowl with veggies and crackers in hand. It's been a staple on my appetizer table for over 20 years. -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 drops hot pepper sauce
1 cup lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Paprika
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, combine the first nine ingredients. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted and mixture is heated through. Stir in crab and 2 tablespoons parsley; heat through. , Transfer to a serving bowl; sprinkle with almonds, paprika and remaining parsley. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound crabmeat, any kind, picked free of shell
8 ounces cream cheese, in large dice
1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, or to taste
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or other coarse mustard
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 the crabmeat in the bowl of a food processor. Add 1/3 of the cream cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire, horseradish, mustard, 2/3 of the green onions, salt, and pepper. Puree, running the processor for about 15 seconds. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula, add 1/2 the remaining cream cheese, and puree until well blended, about 15 seconds. Stop and scrape the bowl again, add the remaining cream cheese, and process until well incorporated. Adjust seasoning. Fold in the remaining onions and crabmeat and serve as a dip. Or, to make canapes, reserve the remaining crabmeat, place the puree in a pastry bag, and pipe it onto crackers or toast points. Season the reserved crabmeat, and garnish the canapes with the crabmeat and the remaining green onions.

CREAM CHEESE CRAB DIP



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I do not know where this recipe came from but it is very easy and is good served cold or warm with chips or crackers. I use mild salsa, but it can be spiced up with a hotter flavor of salsa or more hot sauce.

Provided by CherlieBird

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
1 (8 ounce) package flake style imitation crabmeat (break into chunks)
1 cup mild Pace Picante Sauce
1 teaspoon louisiana hot sauce

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients in a pan over medium heat until melted and warm. Serve warm or chilled with tortilla chips or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 709, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.1

COOL & CREAMY CRAB DIP



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When it comes to party-perfect crab dips, cool and creamy is definitely the way to go! And we did it one better-by making it a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip, 3 pea pods and 2 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1-1/4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup chopped drained marinated artichoke hearts
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
2 green onions, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
48 sugar snap peas (about 1-1/2 cups), trimmed
thin woven wheat crackers

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and sour cream in medium bowl until blended.
  • Stir in next 5 ingredients.
  • Serve with peas and crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SNAPPY CREAM CHEESE CRAB DIP



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Make and share this Snappy Cream Cheese Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bendy

Categories     Crab

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) bar cream cheese
5 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce, to spread evenly (seafood sauce)
1 (6 ounce) can of fancy white crab meat, drained
1 dash dill
1 dash garlic powder, to taste
1 (14 1/2 ounce) box wheat thins crackers

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese, microwave is preferred (about 10 secs).
  • Spread cream cheese evenly on a dinner-sized round plate.
  • Sprinkle a thin coating of garlic powder across cream cheese.
  • Spread cocktail sauce across cream cheese and garlic powder. Use as liberally as you wish.
  • After draining, spread crab meat across the cocktail sauce.
  • Finally, sprinkle dill on top.
  • Enjoy with Wheat Thins, or any of your favorites!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.7, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 1217.1, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 21.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat works best, but be sure to avoid any crab meat that has been treated with preservatives.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is delicate, so it's important to cook it just until it's heated through. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese. Full-fat cream cheese will give your dip a rich and creamy texture. Avoid using low-fat or non-fat cream cheese, as it will make your dip watery.
  • Add some flavorings to your dip. Common flavorings for crab dip include Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. You can also add a touch of heat with cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
  • Serve your dip with a variety of dippers. Crackers, bread, and vegetables are all great options for dipping into crab dip.

Conclusion:

Snappy cream cheese 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 this dip in no time. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, give snappy cream cheese crab dip a try.

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