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Crab Dip

This creamy crab dip is the perfect appetizer to serve at parties or as a delicious starter for any meal. Packed with tender crab meat, savory cheeses, and just the right amount of spice, it's baked until golden and bubbly. Enjoy with crackers, toasted baguette, or fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 persons
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g lump crab meat (fresh or canned) Drained and picked over for shells.
  • 225 g cream cheese Softened.
  • 120 ml sour cream
  • 60 ml mayonnaise
  • 90 g cheddar cheese Shredded.
  • 60 g mozzarella cheese Shredded.
  • 15 ml lemon juice
  • 10 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 ml hot sauce Or to taste.
  • 2 g garlic powder
  • 2 g onion powder
  • 2 g salt
  • 1 g black pepper
  • 10 g fresh parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 baking dish (8-inch square or similar)
  • 1 oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk.
  3. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stir in 2/3 of the cheddar cheese, 2/3 of the mozzarella, and 2/3 of the chopped parsley.
  5. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar, mozzarella, and parsley on top.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly with a lightly golden top.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh lump crab for the best flavor, but high-quality canned or refrigerated crab works well too.
Serve with crackers, toasted bread slices, or sliced vegetables.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning or a sprinkle of paprika before baking.