Emergency Crab Dip
Satisfy your party cravings or last-minute snack attacks with this irresistible Emergency Crab Dip! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory crab meat, this quick and easy appetizer comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring a luscious blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheddar, it's elevated with bright hints of fresh lemon juice, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of spice from optional hot sauce. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, this versatile crab dip pairs beautifully with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies for dipping. Whether you're hosting guests or indulging solo, this crowd-pleaser is the ultimate go-to for warm, seafood-inspired comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 8 oz Lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Hot sauce (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 1 package Crackers, chips, or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Fold in the crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and spread it in an even layer.
Top the dip with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly across the top.
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle with chopped green onions for garnish, if desired.
Serve warm with crackers, chips, or sliced vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 235.7 g | 302% | |
| Saturated Fat | 82.4 g | 412% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 588 mg | 196% | |
| Sodium | 4953 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.5 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 99.6 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1316 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1446 mg | 31% | |
*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.
