Hot Crab Dip

Indulge in the creamy, savory decadence of this irresistible Hot Crab Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or any special gathering. Made with rich cream cheese, zesty mayonnaise, and tangy sour cream as its velvety base, this dip is layered with bold flavors from Old Bay seasoning, a touch of lemon juice, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. Generously folded with tender lump crab meat and topped with golden, melted cheddar cheese, it’s baked to bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes. Garnished with fresh green onions and parsley, this seafood dip pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or crisp veggies. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this easy-to-make hot crab dip is guaranteed to be the star of your appetizer spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoons Hot sauce
• 1 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 8 ounces Lump crab meat
• 1 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoons Parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and well blended.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Old Bay seasoning.

Step 4

Fold in the lump crab meat gently to avoid breaking it up too much.

Step 5

Add 3/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, reserving the remaining 1/4 for topping.

Step 6

Mix in the chopped green onions and parsley (if using).

Step 7

Transfer the crab mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese on top of the dip.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese on top is golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.6 grams (849.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2539

Total Fat 226.10g	290%
Saturated Fat 93.50g	468%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 644mg	215%
Sodium 2971mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 53.80g	20%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 17.60g
Protein 86.90g	174%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1368mg	105%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1386mg	29%

*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: 78.3%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 8.3%