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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American Recipes
Keyword: Crab Dip
Servings: 28 servings
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500g) lump crabmeat I used two 2-lb (900g) live Dungeness crab
  • 1 package 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

  • Boil the Dungeness crab in boiling water until cooked, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool. Pick the crabmeat from the crab and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper until well blended. Add the crabmeat and toss gently.
  • Spread the mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with sliced French bread or crackers.

Notes

Adapted from McCormick.

Nutrition

Serving: 28servings | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g