Spinach Crab Dip
Creamy, decadent, and irresistibly savory, this Spinach Crab Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering or cozy night in. Made with fresh wilted spinach, succulent lump crab meat, and a blend of tangy cream cheese, rich Parmesan, and gooey mozzarella, every bite is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. A touch of lemon juice and optional hot sauce add a zesty kick, while garlic enhances the luxurious, umami-packed profile. Baked until golden and bubbling, this cheesy crab dip pairs perfectly with crackers, warm bread, or crisp veggie sticks. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a quick and easy appetizer that will wow your guests and elevate any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, chop the spinach finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Gently fold in the cooked spinach, lump crab meat, minced garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a greased, oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the dip.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with crackers, pita chips, bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 847 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.0 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 309 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 179 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.
