Crab meat is mixed with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, then topped with melted cheddar and served hot and bubbling. Enjoy this hot and hearty dip served from a crock pot to keep the party going for hours!
Hot Crab Dip Made Easy
This crab dip is easy to prep and oven ready in minutes. It’s a great way stretch pricey crab meat to feed a crowd. For occasions that call for hearty appetizers, this hot or cold dip is just the ticket. It’s filling enough to keep partygoers happy and satisfied all day long! Serve along with other party favorites, like spinach artichoke dip or the ever-popular crack dip.
Ingredients for Crab Dip
Crab – Use fresh jumbo lump crab meat or frozen lump crab meat if possible. Canned crab meat is a close second. In a pinch or for a budget-friendly option, choose imitation crab meat, also known as surimi. Cream Cheese – A block of full-fat cream cheese is mixed with sour cream for great flavor and to make the dip easy to scoop. Seasoning – Old Bay seasoning is great with seafood including this crab dip. Spice it up more with your own favorite additions like a splash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice. You can use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder or stir in fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, dill, or chives.
How to Make Crab Dip
This dip is so easy to prepare. Just mix and heat!
Dipping Delights
Hot crab dip deserves the best dippers! Crostini or baguette slices rounds are ideal. Soft pretzels, tortilla chips, or pretzel bites are other favorites. Keep it low carb with celery, carrots, or other veggie dippers if you’d like.
Storing Crab Dip
Keep leftover dip for 3 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, top with fresh cheddar cheese and heat in the oven or microwave until bubbling. Freezing is not recommended. Did you make this Cheesy Hot Crab Dip? Leave us a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
