This Hot Crab Dip recipe is so good, you will want to have a party just so you have an excuse to make it. Seafood lovers and dip connoisseurs will both fall for this timeless and delicious dip.
When Hot Crab Dip is part of your entertaining menu, you know that the party will indeed be a success. Super easy to make and so tantalizing to eat, it is always a winner.
Why Baked Crab Dip Works
This Hot Crab Dip is the type of appetizer that the crowd is always standing in front of to get just one more bite. Really, it is that good plus it has the benefit of being super simple to make.
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How to Make Hot Crab Dip Recipe – Step by Step
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- Set Oven: First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine: Second, mix together the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Pour into Dish: Next, spread the mixture in a baking dish and then bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until the dip is golden brown.
- Finish: Finally, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
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What can I Serve with Old Bay Crab Dip
- Bread Bowl. Put it in a bread bowl of rye or pumpernickel
- Toasted baguettes or breadstick are so good with this dip.
- Vegetables. It is a classic. Carrots, celery etc.
- Crackers. Always a favorite but consider a crostini or garlic bread stick.
- Chips. Thick hearty tortilla chips or pita chips.
Can I Make this Dip Ahead of Time
Again, crab Dip Comes together so quickly, you really do not have to make it in advance. However, if you know that you do not have time to spare you can make it up to 3 days ahead of time and bake it before serving. Just keep it in the refrigerator in an air tight container.
Leftovers can be reheated on the stove top in a sauce pan or in the microwave.
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Expert Tips for Making the Best Crab Dip
- Double up: Great for a great recipe for a crowd so make more. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Hot Sauce: Kick it up with a little hot sauce.
- More Seafood: Really, like seafood, add more of your favorites to this dip.
- Cheese: I use mozzarella but alternatively you could use swiss, cheddar or a combination of them all.
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Hot Crab Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8- ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Spread the mixture in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until the dip is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Expert Tips
- Double up: Great for a great recipe for a crowd so make more. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two baking dishes before baking.
- Hot Sauce: Kick it up with a little hot sauce.
- More Seafood: Really, like seafood, add more of your favorites to this dip.
- Cheese: I use mozzarella but alternatively you could use swiss, cheddar or a combination of them all.
Crab dip is one of my family’s favorites to have for football game day parties!
This dip disappears fast! So good!
This is a FAVORITE at book club. I never bring home leftovers.