Indulge in a culinary delight with our versatile crab dip, a delectable appetizer or spread that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This creamy and flavorful dip is crafted with succulent crab meat, a symphony of herbs and spices, and a touch of indulgence. Whether you prefer a classic, cheesy crab dip, a zesty and tangy version, or a luscious dip with a hint of smokiness, our collection of crab dip recipes caters to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect crab dip, ensuring an unforgettable experience with every bite.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP
My friend had made this recipe. Very tasty! Serve warm with baguette slices.
Provided by bernett5
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 272.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CRAB DIP
Hot crab dip served in a bread bowl. Perfect for parties!
Provided by Laurie O'Grady
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise, crabmeat, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture into a 1 quart baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. While the dip is baking, cut a circle in the top of the bread, and scoop out the inside to create a bread bowl. Tear the removed bread into pieces for dipping.
- Remove baked crab dip from the oven, and stir well. Spoon the mixture into the hollowed out loaf. Place bread bowl and chunks of bread on a medium baking sheet, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 318 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
BAKED CRAB DIP
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can even fill the bread bowl early in the day and chill it until serving. Just remove it from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. -Marie Shelley, Exeter, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield 5 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream; mix well. Fold in crab, cheese and onions. Cut the top third off each loaf of bread; carefully hollow out bottoms, leaving 1-in. shells. Cube removed bread and tops; set aside. Spoon crab mixture into bread bowls. Place on baking sheets. Place reserved bread cubes in a single layer around bread bowls. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until the dip is heated through, 45-50 minutes. Garnish with green onions if desired. Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers or toasted bread cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CLASSIC HOT CRAB DIP FOR A CROWD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, yellow onion, garlic, kosher salt, jumbo lump crabmeat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, old bay seasoning, lemon juice, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives, carrot stick, celery stick, cracker, crostini
Provided by Betsy Carter
Categories Appetizers
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
- Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and salt. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
- Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain crab meat over a bowl.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Old Bay, and lemon juice. Using an electric mixer, beat together until well combined. With a flexible spatula, fold in the onion mixture, ¾ cup (75 grams) cheddar cheese, and the crab meat.
- Transfer the dip to a 1-quart baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to bubble around the edges and the cheese is melted.
- Heat the broiler to low. Broil dip for 3 minutes, until the whole surface is bubbling and browned. Remove the dip from the oven. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, until set.
- Garnish the dip with Old Bay and chives. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers, and crostini.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CRAB 'N SHRIMP DIP
I always have this for a filler with company around the holidays, fun to serve with holiday shaped crackers that are available.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Shrimp Dip Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend together the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add the green onion, crab and shrimp. Place in a covered container and chill overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S CORAL REEF CRAB DIP
Posted in response to a request by Michelle S. on the boards, located online. I've not tried this myself so prep times and servings are all wild guess-timates.
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except for shredded cheeses, crab, corn and peppers.
- Fold in shredded cheeses then gently fold in crab meat, corn and peppers.
- May be refrigerated or frozen for later use at this point.
- To serve, heat in microwave or regular oven, stir when warm, top with additional shredded cheese and heat a short while more for a crusty top.
- Best served with garlic Pita or bagel chips or thin Italian toast pieces.
- NOTE: Michelle reported that the Outback menu says "smoked gouda" so you may wish to try this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 69, Sodium 840, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.9
JOE'S CRAB SHACK CRAB DIP
Make and share this Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and butter until smooth.
- Blend in salt and paprika.
- Stir in onion, green pepper, cheese, and crab meat.
- Bake at 350F for 10-15 minutes, until bubbly.
HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP
Andrew Zimmern's rich dip guarantees a bite of something delicious with every scoop: jumbo lump crabmeat, artichokes, and Parmesan are combined and baked till bubbly brown. Serve it with buttered toast points for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
- (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
- Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
- Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
- Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
- Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.
CRAB AND SHRIMP DIP
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer until blended. Fold in the crab and shrimp. Transfer to a shallow 2-cup baking dish. Top with Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is lightly brown.
- To make the toasted bread slices, place bread slices on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil on both sides. Bake in oven for 8 minutes while dip is also baking. Serve crab and shrimp dip with toasted bread slices.
BAKED CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP
This baked crab and artichoke dip is made and served in a bread bowl that you can eat too!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Combine cream cheese, crab meat, artichoke bottoms, 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
- Cut the top 1/3 off the loaf of sourdough bread and discard. Remove the bread filling and discard, leaving just the crust. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Transfer artichoke mixture to the prepared bread bowl; top with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dip is warmed and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 92.1 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 754.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
BEST HOT CRAB DIP
Very easy to make and absolutely wonderful! I am from Maryland and this is truly the best crab dip around. I have been making it for years.
Provided by JOELLEFLYNN
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic, black pepper and dill. Stir until well mixed. Spoon dip into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning TM.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cut the top off the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf and cube the top and the removed pieces so that they may be used for dipping. Spoon hot dip into hollow bread loaf. Serve immediately with bread pieces for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 640.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HOT CRAB DIP
Reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream are the healthy key to this creamy dip. A bit of crab boil spice, hot sauce, lemon and herbs keep it fresh tasting.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, crab boil spice, and garlic in a medium saucepan until smooth; season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Heat the cream cheese mixture over medium-low heat until warm, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Fold in the crab, scallions, parsley and lemon juice and warm until heated through, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.
- Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup serving (does not include crackers): Calories 125; Total Fat 8g (Sat Fat 4g, Mono Fat 2g, Poly Fat 0.5g); Protein 11g; Carb 2g; Fiber 0g; Cholesterol 58mg; Sodium 349mg
AWESOME CHEESY HOT CRAB DIP
I got this recipe from a Southern Living Magazine a couple of years ago. It was an instant favorite, and I get so many requests for the recipe that I figured I would make it easy on myself and just post it. I usually use more Old Bay, Tabasco, and scallions than it says, cause I like a little extra kick. It really is AWESOME, especially with crusty french bread.
Provided by Susan K
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend cream cheese and mayo until creamy.
- Add lemon juice, Tabasco, and scallions; mix.
- Add old bay, salt, pepper and crab meat; mix.
- Put in baking dish and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese starts to brown.
- Can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking.
HOT SPINACH AND CRAB DIP
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cream cheese, Worcestershire, dry mustard, paprika and cayenne, and stir until melted. Add the spinach and crabmeat, and stir until warm and bubbling. Stir in the cheeses and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the dip to a small baking dish and top with the panko. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and golden, about 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with crackers.
HOT MARYLAND CRAB DIP
This is a true Maryland recipe of hot crab dip, swooned over by many!
Provided by Yavonne Stewart
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning together in a bowl. Gently fold crabmeat into cheese mixture; pour into the prepared loaf pan and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dip is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Toast baguette slices on oven rack during the last 5 minutes of baking the dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CRAB AND CREAM CHEESE DIP
This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!-Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir in the green onion, pimiento, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish; mix well. Stir in crab. Place in a 1-cup serving bowl; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 28g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CAJUN CRAB DIP
I was looking for a recipe similar to the dip we purchase at the grocery store. This is fairly close. Be careful your Cajun Seasoning is not too salty.
Provided by Annas Mom
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun Seasoning, garlic and Italian Seasoning in processor or with electric mixer.
- Gently fold in cheddar cheese, onions and crab.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours and adjust seasonings as desired.
WARM CRAB DIP
Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is known for crabs, and they're a big favorite of ours. When fresh crabmeat is available, we'll use it in this dip, but canned works just as well. This appetizer is nice for any holiday or gathering.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and sherry if desired over low heat, stirring often. Stir in crab and onion; heat through. Serve warm with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
BAKED CRAB DIP WITH OLD BAY AND RITZ CRACKERS
This crab dip is inspired by a recipe called "ritzy dip" from the "Three Rivers Cookbook," a Pittsburgh community cookbook published in 1973, in which canned crab is mixed with cream cheese, topped with Ritz crackers and baked. Fresh lump crab meat is the star in this updated version, with lemon juice, scallions and plenty of Old Bay seasoning to spice things up. This recipe doubles easily for larger groups, and the whole thing can be assembled and refrigerated up to a day in advance before being baked.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories dips and spreads, seafood, appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a shallow, 2-cup capacity baking dish or ovenproof skillet with butter.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, scallion, Old Bay and salt; mix with a fork until thoroughly combined. Scrape the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth into an even layer.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and the crushed Ritz crackers; sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dip.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown on top. Dust lightly with Old Bay, sprinkle with a few minced scallions, and serve hot with sliced cucumbers and crackers.
CHEESY HOT CRAB DIP
Who doesn't love warm crab dip! It will have you wanting more. Serve with your favorite type of chips or bread.
Provided by Homestyle Cooking
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl; stir to combine.
- Drain crab; pick out and discard any shells. Add crab to cream cheese mixture, along with bell peppers and onion; mix thoroughly. Transfer into a baking dish and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the top is a nice golden brown color, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 332.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab dip, as this will make it tough.
- Serve the crab dip warm with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
- For a richer flavor, use cream cheese instead of sour cream.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Old Bay seasoning for a little extra spice.
- Garnish the crab dip with fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, before serving.
Conclusion:
Crab dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it cheesy, spicy, or creamy, there is a crab dip recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give crab dip a try. You won't be disappointed!
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