Hot Crab Dip is a rich, creamy, and cheesy appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser. Made with tender crab meat, melty cheese, and savory seasonings, it’s baked until bubbly and golden. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings, this dip pairs perfectly with toasted bread, crackers, or veggie sticks—guaranteed to disappear in seconds!
Ingredients
- 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar, divided
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, divided
- 1/2 c. mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp. dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- 1 tsp. paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. lump crab meat
- Toasted bread and crackers, for serving
Instructions
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar, ¼ cup Parmesan, and mayonnaise. Add green onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire, hot sauce, paprika, and lemon juice and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in crab meat.
- Add dip to a medium oven-safe skillet and top with remaining ½ cup cheddar and ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Bake until bubbly and cheese is melty, about 35 minutes.
- Top with more green onions and serve warm with bread and crackers.
