Hot Crab Dip Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Description: π¦ Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, indulgent appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. This recipe combines cream cheese, succulent lump crabmeat, and flavorful seasonings, baked until bubbly and golden brown. Served in a warm bread bowl with crusty bread for dipping, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next event.
Ingredients:
- 11 oz cream cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 loaf French bread (for serving and bread bowl)
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
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Prepare Dip Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely chopped onion, mayonnaise, fresh lump crabmeat, garlic powder, and if desired, a dash of Old Bay seasoning for extra flavor.
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Spread into Baking Dish: Spread the crab dip mixture evenly into a 1-quart baking dish, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
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Bake Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
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Prepare Bread Bowl: While the dip is baking, prepare the bread bowl. Cut a circle in the top of the loaf of French bread and carefully remove the center to create a hollowed-out bread bowl. Tear the removed bread into bite-sized pieces for dipping.
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Combine Dip and Bread Bowl: Once the dip is fully baked, remove it from the oven and give it a good stir to ensure all ingredients are well combined. Spoon the hot crab dip into the hollowed-out bread loaf, filling it generously.
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Add Cheese Topping: For an extra cheesy touch, sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the top of the crab dip-filled bread bowl.
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Bake Bread Bowl: Place the filled bread bowl on a medium baking sheet along with the torn bread pieces. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the bread is toasted.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the bread bowl and bread chunks from the oven. Arrange them on a serving platter alongside the remaining bread pieces for dipping. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, flavorful goodness of this Hot Crab Dip with your favorite beverages.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 257.5
- Fat Content: 13.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 60mg
- Sodium Content: 460.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 22g
- Fiber Content: 1.1g
- Sugar Content: 1.1g
- Protein Content: 12.2g
Recipe Notes:
- Be sure to use fresh lump crabmeat for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste, adding more garlic powder or Old Bay seasoning if desired.
- Serve this delicious crab dip with an assortment of bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through before serving.
