Best 8 Warm Vegetable Crab Dip Recipes

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If you're looking for a delectable and comforting dish that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than warm vegetable crab dip. This classic appetizer combines the richness of crab meat with a medley of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Served piping hot with crispy crackers or toasted bread, this dip is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. With its vibrant flavors and textures, warm vegetable crab dip is a true crowd-pleaser.

Here are our top 8 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

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

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

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



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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.

WARM VEGETABLE & CRAB DIP RECIPE



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Provided by connieo

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 envelope Lipton vegetable soup mix
1 container (16 oz) sour cream
1 can (6.5 oz) crabmeat or 1 cup frozen crabmeat, thawed
1 pkg. (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325*F. In a 1-qt. casserole, combine all ingredients. 2. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until heated through. 3. Serve with favorite dippers.

HOT CRAB DIP



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Satisfy hungry holiday guests with this mouthwatering crab dip from chef Emeril Lagasse's "Emeril's Potluck" cookbook. Also try:Corn Cakes with Christmas Caviar

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped red bell peppers
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon minced scallions
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked through for shells and cartilage
1/2 cup saltine or butter cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Toast points or crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon Essence. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and set vegetables aside.
  • Place cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley, scallions, lemon juice, remaining teaspoon salt, and remaining tablespoon Essence in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; fold in cooked vegetables and crabmeat. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together breadcrumbs and melted butter; stir to combine. Spread breadcrumb mixture over crabmeat mixture and bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with toast points or crackers.

CRAB DIP



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Hot crab dip served in a bread bowl. Perfect for parties!

Provided by Laurie O'Grady

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Crab Dip Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 small onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 (1 pound) loaf round, crusty Italian bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise, crabmeat, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a 1 quart baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. While the dip is baking, cut a circle in the top of the bread, and scoop out the inside to create a bread bowl. Tear the removed bread into pieces for dipping.
  • Remove baked crab dip from the oven, and stir well. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed out loaf. Place bread bowl and chunks of bread on a medium baking sheet, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 318 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dip.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat will work well, but avoid using canned crab meat as it can be mushy.
  • Season the dip to taste. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices to taste.
  • Serve the dip warm. This will help the flavors to meld together and will make the dip more enjoyable.

Conclusion:

Warm vegetable crab dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for a tasty and impressive appetizer, give this warm vegetable crab dip a try. You won't be disappointed!

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