Creamy Hot Crab Dip

Creamy Hot Crab Dip

Super easy and ultra delicious appetizer made with crabmeat, green onions, cream cheese, mayo, and cheese.

Prep: 10

Cook: 20

Total: 30

Yield:8 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces cream cheese softened, 1 ½ blocks
6 green onions finely chopped
5 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon
2 6-ounce cans crabmeat 12 ounces total, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese or shredded mozzarella, divided
sliced green onions for garnish
crackers, chips, celery, or crostini for serving, see Notes

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° C).
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, onion, mayonnaise, crabmeat, garlic powder, salt, and ½ of shredded cheese. Stir until very well combined.
Spread into a small 6-inch cast-iron skillet or 1 quart baking dish. Top with other ½ cup cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven or until bubbly.
Turn broiler on and broil until cheese on top is browned in spots.
Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes before serving. The dip will be very hot.

Notes

To make crostini: Cut a baguette into 1/2" slices. Preheat oven to 350º and arrange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and bake about 15 minutes, or until tops are just beginning to turn golden brown. Slices should feel very firm but not totally crisp yet. Let cool 10 minutes.
For a gluten free appetizer, be sure to use gluten free bread, crackers, or chips.

Recipe yields approximately 8 servings. Nutrition values shown reflect information for 1 serving, and do not include values for crackers, chips, or crostini. Macros may vary slightly based on specific brands of ingredients used.

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Recipe By:Cheryl Malik