Cheesy Hot Crab Dip (The Ultimate Game Day Party Appetizer)
Cheesy hot crab dip made with real crab, cream cheese, and melty cheese. This easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for game day, Super Bowl, and race day parties.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz cans crab meat drained well
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded or Monterey Jack, or blend
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheese, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, keeping some chunks intact.
- Spread into a greased 9x9 baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and lightly golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Notes
- Add cayenne or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 809IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 0.4mg
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