Yield: 28 servings

Crab Dip

Crab Dip - easy, cheesy and best hot crab dip recipe, with Dungeness crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise and Old Bay seasonings. Perfect appetizer for parties.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. (0.4 kg) lump crabmeat (I used two 2-lb live Dungeness crab)
  • 1 package (8 oz. /226 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Boil the Dungeness crab in hot boiling water until cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool. Pick the crabmeat from the Dungeness crab. Set aside.
    Dungeness lump crab meat.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, ground mustard and cayenne pepper in a bowl until well blended. Add crabmeat. Toss gently.
    Crab Dip
  3. Spread in a baking dish. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with sliced French bread or crackers.
    Crab dip in a baking dish.

Notes

Adapted from McCormick.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

28 servings
Amount Per Serving Calories 105Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 21mgSodium 225mgCarbohydrates 1gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 4g