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Hot Crab Dip Baked Recipe Easy Creamy Appetizer for Entertaining

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A warm, creamy, and cheesy hot crab dip baked in the oven, perfect for effortless entertaining and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
  • 8 oz (225 g) fresh lump crab meat
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and lump crab meat gently to keep crab chunks intact.
  5. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges bubble and turn golden brown. If the top browns too fast, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  7. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives if desired and serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette, or veggie sticks.

Notes

Do not overmix the crab to keep chunks intact. Use fresh or high-quality canned lump crab meat, avoid imitation crab. Soften cream cheese completely for smooth texture. Watch baking time to avoid drying out the dip. For a crustier top, broil 1–2 minutes at the end but watch carefully. Serve warm. Leftovers reheat gently on stove with a splash of milk or cream.

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