Quick Easy Crab Dip with a Kick
Creamy, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat, this Quick Easy Crab Dip with a Kick is your go-to appetizer for any gathering! Combining tender lump crab meat with a rich base of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, this dip is elevated with a spicy kick from hot sauce and cayenne pepper, balanced perfectly by smoky paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this baked dip is irresistibly warm and bubbly, with an optional layer of melted cheddar cheese for added indulgence. Garnished with fresh green onions, it pairs beautifully with crackers, chips, or crunchy veggies for dipping. Perfect for game days, parties, or seafood lovers, this recipe is a delicious fusion of creamy comfort and bold flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco or Sriracha)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 package crackers, chips, or sliced veggies (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to incorporate the spices.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish or small cast-iron skillet. Smooth the top evenly.
If using shredded cheddar cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the crab mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly. If using cheese, allow it to melt and brown slightly.
Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or sliced veggies for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 271 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 1636 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*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.
