Hot Crab Dip in a Round Loaf

Dive into the ultimate comfort food experience with this Hot Crab Dip in a Round Loaf, a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for gatherings and holiday parties. This indulgent dip combines creamy cheese, rich sour cream, and a perfect blend of seasonings, all studded with delicate lumps of fresh crab meat. It's baked to gooey perfection inside a hollowed-out sourdough bread bowl, creating an edible centerpiece that's as delicious as it is sharable. Topped with melted cheddar and Parmesan, and served with toasted bread pieces, this recipe is a warm, savory treat with hints of garlic, zesty lemon, and iconic Old Bay seasoning. Whether you're hosting a game day feast or a festive soirée, this hot crab dip promises to be a conversation starter and the star of your appetizer spread.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 piece Round sourdough loaf
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 8 ounces Fresh lump crab meat
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Slice the top off the round sourdough loaf and set it aside. Hollow out the inside of the loaf to create a bread bowl, leaving about 1/2-inch of bread around the edges. Reserve the removed bread pieces for dipping.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until well incorporated.

Step 5

Gently fold in the lump crab meat and chopped green onions, being careful not to break apart the crab too much.

Step 6

Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared sourdough bread bowl, filling it almost to the top.

Step 7

Place the filled bread bowl on a baking sheet. Surround it with the reserved bread pieces for toasting, if desired.

Step 8

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the bread pieces are lightly toasted.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm with the toasted bread pieces, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1339.1 grams (1339.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3766

Total Fat 233.90g	300%
Saturated Fat 96.80g	484%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 678mg	226%
Sodium 6936mg	302%
Total Carbohydrate 290.10g	105%
Dietary Fiber 13.60g	49%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 146.90g	294%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1839mg	141%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 1877mg	40%

*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: 54.6%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 30.1%