Best 11 Warm Crab Dip Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a warm and inviting crab dip that will elevate any gathering or cozy night in? As the weather turns cooler and the craving for comfort food intensifies, let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the best warm crab dip recipe that will leave you and your loved ones utterly satisfied. This luscious dip, bursting with the sweet flavors of crab and enhanced by a harmonious blend of creamy cheese, savory herbs, and a touch of spice, will undoubtedly become a favorite among seafood enthusiasts and dip aficionados alike. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's dive into the world of warm crab dip, where every bite promises a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

WARM ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP



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This dish is a great appetizer to bring to any family event or holiday party. This yummy dip leaves your taste buds jumping for joy and your friends begging for the recipe! Serve with toasted sliced baguettes, crackers, or tortilla chips.

Provided by lindseyz

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and onion in a bowl using a hand mixer. Gently fold artichoke hearts and imitation crab, Monterey Jack cheese, and Parmesan cheese into the cream cheese mixture; spread into a pie plate.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbling on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 564.9 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

WARM CRAB & SPINACH DIP



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In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I've made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. -Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese, cubed
1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Blue tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and Boursin until melted. Add milk, cream and wine, stirring constantly., Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Stir in crab, spinach and cheddar cheese until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Serve warm with blue tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW-COOKER WARM ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP



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Treat your guests to a cheesy crab dip that's made using Progresso® artichoke hearts. Serve this slow cooked appetizer with crackers.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 2h10m

Yield 34

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 container (16 oz) lump crabmeat
1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except crackers until well mixed.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Serve dip warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

WARM CRAB DIP II



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If you serve this in sliced pita bread it taste like the hot crab sandwiches served at state fairs . Good with chips, too! To prepare in the microwave, soften the cream cheese in a microwave safe dish. Follow the steps for combining the ingredients. Microwave on medium for 4 to 6 minutes.

Provided by Penny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 green onion, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can canned crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium baking dish, mash the cream cheese with a fork. Blend in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and green onion.
  • Rinse the crab meat and remove any pieces of shell. Flake the crab meat and mix it into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 135.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

WARM SHRIMP AND CRAB DIP



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Make and share this Warm Shrimp and Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by School Chef

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (8 ounce) cream cheese
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of shrimp soup
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can canned shrimp
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can canned crabmeat

Steps:

  • Melt cream cheese in skillet on stove.
  • Chop drained shrimp.
  • Add soup, shrimp, crab and spices
  • Blend well.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 111.9, Sodium 539.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 10

WARM CHIVES-AND-ONION CRAB DIP



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Looking for a homemade condiment? Then check out this flavorful crab dip made using chives-and-onion cheese spread served with crostini.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Condiment

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 containers (8 oz each) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
Chopped fresh chives, if desired
Crostini or pita chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate or shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese spread, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat. Spread mixture in pie plate.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Garnish with chives. Serve with crostini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 186 mg

WARM CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP WITH FRENCH BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
8 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and chopped
8 ounces shelled cooked crab
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 baguette (8 to 12 oz.)
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, artichokes, crab, parmesan, and salt. Pour into a greased medium gratin dish. Sprinkle with almonds and bake until browned and bubbling, about 15 minutes. 2. Score baguette 1 in. deep across loaf. Combine oil and herbs and brush over loaf, making sure to let oil soak into cuts. Toast in oven on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving with dip.

WARM CRAB DIP I



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This has been a family favorite for many years. Serve this dip with crackers. It can be served hot or cold.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup white wine
2 (6 ounce) cans crab meat, drained
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 pinch seasoning salt
1 dash garlic powder
1 pinch onion powder
1 dash Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt cream cheese with mayonnaise. Stir in white wine. Mix in crab meat, mustard, seasoning salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat until entire mixture in warm, stirring occasionally. Thin the mixture with more white wine if you would like your dip's consistency to be thinner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

WARM CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Bake

Yield makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pkg.(5 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonaise
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
1/2 cup Walla Walla or any sweet onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice or dry white wine
1 tsp. horseradish, drained
1 (13oz.) can plain (not marinated) artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped
6 oz. shredded Dungeness crab or similar crabmeat
3 Tbs. unseasoned bread crumbs
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonaise, Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice (or wine), horseradish, and a small amount of pepper to taste. Fold in artichoke and crabmeat. Scrape mixture into a baking dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Turn oven to 400 degrees and bake another five minutes. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, use the best quality canned crab meat you can find.
  • Don't overcook the crab dip: Crab dip is best when it is cooked just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overcooking the dip will make the crab tough and rubbery.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: Using a variety of cheeses will give your crab dip a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to enhance the flavor of the crab dip. Try adding some chopped fresh parsley, dill, or chives. You can also add some paprika, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • Serve the crab dip with a variety of dippers: Crab dip can be served with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, bread, or vegetables. You can also use the crab dip as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Crab dip is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect crab dip every time.

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