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This cheesy Hot Crab Dip Recipe is the perfect appetizer for any occasion!

Hot Crab Dip Recipe

This hot cheesy crab dip is spiced with Old Bay and studded with peppadew peppers for a sweet and tangy flavor that's irresistible.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 338kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 shallots (diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup sliced or chopped peppadew peppers (drained)
  • 1 lb. lump crab meat
  • 1 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 3 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • RITZ crackers (for serving (5 crackers = 1 serving))

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 
  • In a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until softened and golden, about five minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute another minute, or until fragrant. 
  • Add the shallots, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until well combined. Fold in the peppers and crab meat, then stir in the hot sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Spread the dip evenly over a baking dish (8 inch square pans or deep dish pie plates work well), and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted and starting to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with crackers for dipping!

Notes

  • You can buy jarred peppadew peppers at most grocery stores. Look for them in the deli, cheese, or Italian food section. You might also want to check the salad/olive bar, where you can buy as many or as few as you like.  They may also be sold under the name "Sweet and Spicy Peppers."

Equipment

KitchenAid 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
Pyrex Glass Pie Plate (9.5-Inch)
ZYLISS Garlic Press
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Keyword crab dip, dip for game, hot crab dip, seafood dip

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 902mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 1mg
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