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Ultimate Creamy, Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

A scoop taken out of a baked hot crab dip, showing creamy crab meat topped with golden, bubbly melted cheese.
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This is the best hot crab dip recipe, perfect for game day or any gathering. It is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with lump crab meat, baked until bubbly and golden brown.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a medium oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until the base is smooth.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, if using. Mix well to combine all the spices.
  4. Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the sharp cheddar cheese, the Monterey Jack cheese, and the Parmesan cheese into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Carefully fold in the lump crab meat. Try not to break up the lumps too much; you want texture in your dip.
  6. Spread the crab mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sharp cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
  9. Let the hot crab dip rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with your choice of dippers.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can substitute some of the Monterey Jack cheese with Gruyère.
  • If you prefer a slow cooker method, combine all ingredients, place in a small slow cooker, and cook on LOW for 2 hours or HIGH for 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Top with remaining cheese for the last 15 minutes.
  • This dip is best served immediately while hot and bubbly.

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