Quick Crab Dip

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Elevate your next gathering with this irresistible Quick Crab Dip, a creamy, cheesy appetizer that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender lump crab meat folded into a rich blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, this oven-baked dip is seasoned to perfection with a zesty mix of lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of hot sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a crowd-pleaser perfect for pairing with crackers, chips, or crusty bread. Whether for a party appetizer or a game-day snack, this easy crab dip recipe delivers decadent flavor in every bite.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 10 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 8 oz lump crab meat
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp hot sauce
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• crackers, bread, or chips (for serving)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.

4. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.

5. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish or small casserole dish.

6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the dip is hot and bubbly.

8. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley.

9. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, or chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (133.3g)

Calories		405
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		36.3 g	46%
	Saturated Fat	14.8 g	74%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		89 mg	30%
Sodium		615 mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate		8.0 g	3%
	Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	1%
	Total Sugars	3.3 g
Protein		12.8 g	26%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		167 mg	13%
Iron		0.9 mg	5%
Potassium		209 mg	4%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1957 cal (79.7%%)

Protein: 308 cal (12.6%%)

Carbs: 190 cal (7.8%%)