Description
A warm, cheesy baked crab dip that’s perfect for gatherings and cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crab meat (drained)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Carefully fold in the canned crab meat, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer this creamy mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until it’s golden and bubbly.
- Once done, allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- If desired, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley. Serve warm with your favorite dippers!
Notes
Feel free to swap out crab meat for imitation crab if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option. Adding hot sauce can spice it up for those who enjoy a kick!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crab dip, baked dip, appetizer, crowd-pleaser