Baked Crab Dip is a rich and comforting dish that blends tender crab meat with creamy cheese and savory seasonings. Baked until warm and bubbly, it delivers a smooth texture with a lightly golden top. The balance of seafood flavor and creamy richness makes it especially satisfying without being heavy. It’s easy to prepare and works well for casual gatherings or relaxed evenings at home. Served warm, it pairs perfectly with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups flaked imitation crabmeat
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 round loaves (1 pound each) unsliced sourdough or Italian bread
- Additional sliced green onions, optional
- Assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or toasted bread cubes
Instructions
- 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 and/or toasted bread cubes.