Description
This Cheesy Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Made with lump crab meat, a blend of cheeses, and a touch of buffalo sauce, this dip delivers a spicy yet savory kick. It’s easy to prepare and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser served warm with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 can lump crab meat (about 6-7 ounces), drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, plus extra for topping
- 1-2 teaspoons all purpose seasoning
- 2-3 teaspoons buffalo sauce
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
To Serve
- Chips or crackers
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. Add the lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, dried parsley, all purpose seasoning, and buffalo sauce. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture into a baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese on top. Garnish with a few extra sprinkles of dried parsley and freshly ground black pepper if desired.
- Bake the Dip: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly, heated through, and the top is slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Serve the hot crab dip warm with an assortment of chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the buffalo sauce to taste.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to help with easy mixing.
- Lump crab meat adds a nice texture, but you can substitute with claw meat if preferred.
- If desired, garnish with additional fresh herbs like chives or green onions.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at a lower temperature until warmed through.
