Creamy Mexican Crab Dip
Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Creamy Mexican Crab Dip, a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game days, parties, or any festive occasion. Loaded with tender lump crab meat, zesty lime juice, and a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this dip delivers a burst of bold Mexican-inspired spices like chili powder and cumin. Fresh jalapeños and a hint of hot sauce add just the right amount of kick, while a generous topping of melted Mexican blend cheese brings it all together. Quickly baked until golden and bubbly, this warm and comforting dip is beautifully garnished with cilantro and scallions, making it as visually stunning as it is tasty. Serve it alongside tortilla chips or crackers for the ultimate snack, and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Hot sauce
- 1 medium Fresh jalapeño, finely chopped
- 8 oz Cooked lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained well)
- 1 cup Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- as needed Tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a small baking dish by lightly greasing it with non-stick spray or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Add the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir until the spices are fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the fresh jalapeño, lump crab meat, and shredded Mexican blend cheese. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle additional shredded cheese on top if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the edges start to turn golden brown.
Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced scallions.
Serve warm with tortilla chips or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.2 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 537 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 3908 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 83.7 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1332 mg | 102% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
