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A golden-brown baked crab dip in a rustic skillet, topped with bubbling melted cheese and sprinkled with fresh parsley, served with toasted baguette slices.

Creamy Cheesy Baked Crab Dip

  • Author: Hannah
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 7 servings 1x

Description

This creamy cheesy baked crab dip is the ultimate warm appetizer—rich, savory, and loaded with tender crab meat and melty cheese. Perfect for parties, holidays, or game day gatherings!

Ingredients

Scale

Dairy & Base

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Seafood

  • 1/2 pound lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained and checked for shells)

Flavor Boosters

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Garnish (optional)

  • Chopped chives or parsley

  • Extra shredded cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven
    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or cast iron skillet.

  • Mix the Creamy Base
    In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well blended.

  • Season the Mixture
    Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.

  • Fold in Crab and Cheese
    Gently fold in the crab meat, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Be careful not to overmix to keep the crab meat intact.

  • Transfer and Top
    Spoon the mixture into your baking dish, smoothing the top. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.

  • Bake Until Bubbly
    Bake for 18–20 minutes or until the dip is bubbly and lightly golden on top.

  • Serve and Garnish
    Remove from the oven, top with chopped chives or parsley, and serve warm with crackers, crostini, or vegetables.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lump crab meat. The dip can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving. If using canned crab, drain well and remove any shell fragments.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Dip
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American, Coastal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: Creamy Cheesy Baked Crab Dip, Hot Crab Dip, Baked Crab Appetizer, Crab Dip for Parties, Easy Seafood Dip

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