The Best Hot Crab Dip

The Best Hot Crab Dip

from allrecipes.com
Appetizer
45 min
24 servings
155 kcal / serving

Chef John's hot crab dip is made with easy ingredients and the best lump crab you can find for a delicious baked dip that's sure to be a hit at any party.

Ingredients

  • 2packages cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cupsour cream
  • ⅓ cupmayonnaise
  • ¼ cupketchup
  • 2 teaspoonsworcestershire sauce
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1zest and juice from lemon
  • old bay
  • paprika
  • 1 teaspoonhot sauce
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 6 ouncesshredded white cheddar cheese, divided
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cupsliced green onions
  • 1 poundlump crab meat, drained

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Stir cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, paprika, hot sauce, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, and 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese together in a bowl until well combined. Season with salt.

  3. 3

    Add green onions and crab meat to the bowl; fold in gently with a spatula until evenly mixed.

  4. 4

    Transfer into a baking dish or deep pie dish. Top with remaining 2 ounces shredded Cheddar and a shake of cayenne.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven until dip is piping hot, about 20 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve with more green onions and sprinkle more cayenne on top if desired.