Hhhhhot Crab Dip

Turn up the heat at your next gathering with this irresistible Hhhhhot Crab Dip! Bursting with flavor, this creamy and spicy appetizer combines tender fresh lump crab meat, tangy cream cheese, and a fiery kick of hot sauce and cayenne pepper. Infused with sharp cheddar, gooey mozzarella, and a sprinkle of green onions and parsley, it’s baked to golden, bubbly perfection under a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy crowd-pleaser is perfect for parties, game days, or anytime you’re craving indulgent seafood bliss. Serve it hot with your favorite crackers, toasted baguette slices, or crisp veggies for an unforgettable appetizer experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 lb Fresh lump crab meat
• 2 tbsp Hot sauce
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup Green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp Butter, melted
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.

Step 4

Stir in the hot sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish (a 9-inch or equivalent size dish works well) and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the crab dip.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	996.8 grams (996.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2431

Total Fat 186.90g	240%
Saturated Fat 70.10g	351%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 639mg	213%
Sodium 5169mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 54.60g	20%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 10.10g
Protein 140.60g	281%

Vitamin D 14IU	70%
Calcium 1749mg	135%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1850mg	39%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 8.9%