Best Hot Crab Dip

This really is the best hot crab dip I’ve ever tried, and I am that person who orders crab dip whenever I see it on a restaurant menu. Make it for your next potluck, and I guarantee you, all of your friends and co-workers will need you to share the recipe. And the best of all, guys, it’s just so easy to make!

I love crab dips. And I love serving it for my guests. It’s the perfect appetizer for any gathering cause everyone loves it, including kids. Great for Super Bowl parties.

Which crab meat to use for the dip

I like to use lump crab meat that you can find in a sealed plastic jar in the refrigerated section. I usually buy mine from Costco in 1lb jars. Other grocery stores have them too, commonly in 8oz jars. These are pasteurized, more meaty, bigger pieces, and taste fresher compared to canned shelf-stable crab meat. But more expensive. If you want fresher, restaurant-quality taste, I highly recommend this type of lump crab meat.

But you want to go for a budget option, canned lump crab meat can work too. Or if you have access to fresh crab meat, that would be an amazing choice too.

I do not recommend using imitation crab for this hot crab dip. It’s too sweet, and you won’t get that real crab flavor.

Can I make the dip ahead of time?

Hot crab dip is best served warm. But you can still make it ahead of time. There are two ways you can do this.

One, assemble the dip and keep it in the fridge. And then bake, blow torch or broil just before serving. Make sure to add an extra few minutes to the baking time since you’re baking it from cold.

Two, bake it ahead and warm it in the oven. This is a great way if you’re taking it to a party/potluck at someone else’s place.

So next time, when you want to make something special for the Super Bowl (or any other party), I hope you give this yummy baked hot crab dip recipe a try. It really is the best-tasting crab dip I’ve ever made, and it’s so appetizing to look at, too.

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Best Hot Crab Dip

Author: Roshani Wickramasinghe Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Fushion, United States Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Temp: 350  °F Servings: 12

Description

This hot crab dip is hands down the best crab dip I've ever tried. Honestly, better than any restaurant crab dips. It's incredibly easy to make, and if you bring this to a party, don't expect any leftovers. 

Ingredients

Servings

TO MIX

• 8 oz Cream cheese (1 block/ 226g)

• ¹⁄₄ cups Sour cream

• ¹⁄₄ cups Mayonnaise

• 2 oz Gruyere Cheese, grated (2 oz = 1/2 cup (packed))

• 2 oz Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated (2 oz = 1/2 cup (packed))

• 2 tbsp Sriracha (substitute -> 1tbsp hot sauce +1tbsp ketchup)

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

• 2 Garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Spring onions. chopped

To top before baking

• 3 tbsp Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

• 3 tbsp Gruyere Cheese, grated

For garnishing

• 1 tbsp Sliced spring onions, green part

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F. 

2. Microwave the cream cheese block for 30 seconds to soften it up (or leave it on the counter for 30 - 60 minutes until it softens). Add to a large mixing bowl, along with sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 oz gruyere cheese, 2 oz cheddar cheese, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, and spring onions. Mix well until everything is combined.

   

3. Add the lump crab meat to the bowl (if there's any liquid with the crab meat, make sure to remove it). Fold with the rest of the mixture. 

   

4. Transfer to a baking tray. Top with gruyere and cheddar cheese. Bake for 25 minutes at 350F. 

   

5. When the time is up, take the dip out. Blow Torch the top until you see small dark brown spots. If you don't have a blow torch, broil the dip on high for 1 minute. 

   

6. Top with spring onions and serve warm. Best with toasted sourdough or crusty bread slices. 

   

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