Sometimes you just need to take a dip into seashore flavors, no matter where you are. Hot Crab Dip is more than just a dip – it’s a splash! Sweet and meaty crab reaches new heights of savory flavor when paired with melty cheese and a creamy sauce. This dip is perfect to accompany clam bakes and lobster dinners, or even non-oceanic parties and game days – wherever you could use a hearty and wholesome dip! Hot Crab Dip is ready in just 30 minutes, so you can throw it together in a hurry, and it’ll be gone in even less time!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound canned lump crab meat
  • baguette, optional, sliced, for serving
  • tortilla chips, optional, for serving

Directions

Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2 –In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, stirring until combined thoroughly.

Step 3 –Fold in the lump crab meat.

Step 4 –Spread the mixture in a small casserole dish.

Step 5 –Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 20-25 minutes.

Step 6 –Serve with sliced baguette or tortilla chips.