Warm Crab Dip Recipe

This Warm Crab Dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfectly spiced with Old Bay, hot sauce, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Take this crab and cream cheese dip to your next party and watch it disappear!

4.6 from 14 votes

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: 10

Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter
2 shallots (diced)
1 clove garlic (minced)
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (divided)
1/2 cup sliced or chopped peppadew peppers (drained *see notes)
1 lb. lump crab meat
1 Tablespoon hot sauce (more or less, to taste)
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
3 green onions (sliced)
Dippers of your choice (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 inch square or 9 inch deep dish pie plate with non stick cooking spray.
In a small skillet, 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, 3/4 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. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Spread the dip evenly over the baking dish, 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. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with your choice of crackers or veggies.

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." We have also tested these with Sweet Cherry Peppers and drop peppers, and they also worked well.
Serve crab dip with carrot, cucumber, or celery sticks, toasted baguette slices, or chips or crackers of your choice.
This dip can be enjoyed cold or warm.
Store leftovers, covered, in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold.

Equipment

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy, creamy, dip, seafood