Hot Crab Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this rich and creamy Hot Crab Spread, a crowd-pleasing dip that's bursting with savory seafood flavor. Featuring tender lump crab meat folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and two types of cheese—sharp cheddar and nutty Parmesan—this baked dip is seasoned perfectly with fresh herbs, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of Old Bay for that classic coastal flair. Topped optionally with crispy bread crumbs for added texture, this warm, golden spread is ready in just 35 minutes and pairs beautifully with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings, this easy crab dip will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup Bread crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Stir in the green onions, parsley, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Transfer the crab mixture into an oven-safe baking dish or skillet, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

If using bread crumbs for topping, sprinkle them evenly over the crab mixture.

Step 7

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.

Step 8

For an extra golden top, broil the dip on high for 1-2 minutes at the end of the baking time, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the hot crab spread with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	989.8 grams (989.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2641

Total Fat 213.30g	273%
Saturated Fat 83.20g	416%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 728mg	243%
Sodium 4701mg	204%
Total Carbohydrate 58.10g	21%
Dietary Fiber 1.60g	6%
Total Sugars 10.80g
Protein 133.00g	266%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1605mg	123%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 2033mg	43%

*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: 71.5%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 8.7%