Cheesy Hot Crab Dip Perfect For Parties

This crab dip is a party favorite along with spinach artichoke dip and jalapeno popper dip. Serve it with bread or crackers (or veggies to keep it low carb)!

What’s In Crab Dip?

Crab dip is made with creamy, cheesy ingredients this crab dip is a party favorite!

Lump Crabmeat: It is mild, tender and sweet. I would suggest a lump crab meat which is either canned, frozen or even found fresh at the seafood counter.
Cheese: I love the hint of cheddar with crab in this recipe, substitute your favorite cheeses such as mozzarella or monterey jack.
Creamy Base: Cream cheese and sour cream get incredibly fluffy when you beat them together, giving this dip amazing texture!
Seasonings: Old Bay Seasoning is the perfect complement to almost any seafood dish.

How to Make Crab Dip

Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise with seasonings until fluffy. Using a hand mixer this makes the dip easier to scoop.
Add green onions, gently fold in the lump crab and half of the cheese. Take care to be gentle and not to break up the crab too much.
Top with remaining cheese and bake until piping hot and the cheese melts!

Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies and dig in!

Crab Dip Additions

Add a few dashes of hot sauce, some jalapenos or a splash of buffalo sauce.
Add a cup of defrosted corn kernels to make this a crab corn dip
Add fresh herbs of your choice, parsley, cilantro or dill are all great additions.

Serving Suggestions

Try offering a variety of crackers or bread to dip, like pumpernickel, Melba, won-ton wrappers, pretzels or tortilla chips. This dip will taste amazing with pretty much anything you have on hand to convey it into your mouth. (Actually, I could just eat it with a spoon.)

How to Reheat It

To Make Ahead: When making this ahead, it should be good in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.

To Reheat: Put it in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, or you could try to microwave individual portions for about 10-30 seconds, checking at intervals.

Delicious Party Dips

Jalapeno Popper Dip – go-to party appetizer!
Cowboy Caviar – party favorite!
The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip – a crowd-pleaser
Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip – hot, creamy & cheesy
Hot Bacon Cheddar Dip– loaded with flavor!