Hot Baked Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
This Hot Baked Crab Dip with Cream Cheese is a creamy and decadent appetizer and a true showstopper. It combines the blending of the lusciousness of cream cheese with the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply looking to indulge, this dish is perfect.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 235kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice This was the juice of half a lemon for me.
- olive oil To coat baking dish or pan if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Combine the cream cheese and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients, but only half of the cheese (Reserve half of the cheese to cover the top of the baking dish). Mix well.
- Coat a small baking dish or cast iron with oil. I like to use olive oil.
- Add the dip. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle the remaining green onions throughout.
- Cool before serving.
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Notes
You can substitute any of the cheese used in the recipe for your preferred cheese.
You can omit the cream cheese and/or sour cream (Plain Greek yogurt), but it will alter the texture of the dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 16g