Hot Crab Dip is creamy, cheesy, and full of savory seafood flavor. Served bubbling from the oven with a golden top, it’s the ultimate appetizer for parties, game days, or cozy nights in—perfect for dipping with crackers, bread, or veggies.

Prep Time:5minutes minutes
Cook Time:20minutes minutes
Servings:8 servings

Equipment

• 1 1 or 2-quart baking dish

Ingredients

• ▢16 ounces high-quality, well-drained lump crab meat You can use fresh lump crab meat or canned
• ▢1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
• ▢¼ cup sour cream
• ▢¼ cup mayonnaise
• ▢1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ▢½ teaspoon paprika
• ▢2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• ▢1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ▢salt to taste, after tasting the dip without it
• ▢¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray the inside of a 1 to 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Combine 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a medium bowl.
• Gently stir in 16 ounces high-quality, well-drained lump crab meat until fully combined.
• Spread the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbling around the edges. Serve with a sliced baguette or tortilla chips.

Notes

Storage, Reheating, & Make Ahead Instructions

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
• Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 20-second increments or bake at 350°F for 5–10 minutes, until heated through. Do not freeze.
• Make Ahead: Prepare up to a day in advance by mixing the dip and adding it to a greased baking dish. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, add about 5 extra minutes to the baking time to account for the chilled dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 18gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 822mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 241mgIron: 1mg