Hot Crab Dip Recipe

crostini is dipped in hot crab dip with stretchy cheese

5 from 23 votes

Everyone loves hot crab dip! It's creamy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. Make this super easy crab dip recipe for game day and holidays – and watch it disappear!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Dips

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: cups

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
¼ cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Sour Cream
½ Lemon zested and juiced
1 ½ teaspoons Seafood Seasoning Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
8 ounces Lump Crab Meat drained thoroughly
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese reserve ½ cup
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Green Onions sliced, reserve 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray an 8-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish with cooking spray.
Place CREAM CHEESE, MAYONNAISE, SOUR CREAM, LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, and SEAFOOD SEASONING in a mixing bowl and use an electric hand mixer to blend until smooth.
Fold in LUMP CRAB MEAT, 1 ½ cups MOZZARELLA CHEESE, PARMESAN CHEESE, and GREEN ONIONS.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the reserved MOZZARELLA CHEESE and GREEN ONIONS on top.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the surface is browned and the dip is bubbly.
Carefully remove the hot dip from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to set up.
Serve warm with crostini, crackers, French bread, potato chips, flatbread, pretzels, or vegetables.

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Notes

No Extra Salt Needed: The ingredients in this hot crab dip provide enough sodium; adjust seasoning to taste before baking if desired.

Check the blogpost for guidance on the best types of crab meat to use!

Storage Tips

Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Store in freezer-safe packaging for up to 90 days.

Reheating Tip

To reheat, microwave individual portions in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until warm. For larger portions, cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

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