Hot Crab Dip
Lump crab meat folded into a creamy mixture of cream cheese, soured cream, mayonnaise and cheddar, seasoned with Old Bay and Worcestershire sauce, and baked until bubbling.
How to Make Hot Crab Dip
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F and grease a 1 litre baking dish.
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Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and soured cream in a bowl until smooth.
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Stir in the cheddar, half of the Parmesan, the Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, spring onions and hot sauce.
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Fold in the crab gently, keeping the lumps whole.
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Spoon the mixture into the dish, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until bubbling at the edges and golden brown on top. Let it stand for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Tips for Making Hot Crab Dip
- Fold the crab in last and gently. Whole lumps are the point of the dish, and stirring hard breaks them down to a paste.
- Pick over the crab for shell. Even good crab meat has hidden fragments, and a piece in a dip is unpleasant.
- Serve it hot. It thickens and turns waxy as it cools, and a spoonful of warm dip is far better than a cold one.
Common Substitutions & Variations
- Out of spring onions? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.
What to Serve with Hot Crab Dip
- Buttery crackers
- Toasted baguette slices
- Celery sticks
Storing & Reheating Hot Crab Dip
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheats in a 180°C oven for 15 minutes. The unbaked dip can be made a day ahead and baked when needed. Not suitable for freezing.
Hot Crab Dip FAQ: Common Questions
How long does Hot Crab Dip take to make?
About 40 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 10.
What are the key tips for making Hot Crab Dip?
Fold the crab in last and gently. Whole lumps are the point of the dish, and stirring hard breaks them down to a paste. Pick over the crab for shell. Even good crab meat has hidden fragments, and a piece in a dip is unpleasant. Serve it hot. It thickens and turns waxy as it cools, and a spoonful of warm dip is far better than a cold one.
What should I serve with Hot Crab Dip?
Buttery crackers; Toasted baguette slices; Celery sticks.
Can Hot Crab Dip be made ahead or frozen?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheats in a 180°C oven for 15 minutes. The unbaked dip can be made a day ahead and baked when needed. Not suitable for freezing.
Is Hot Crab Dip suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Hot Crab Dip?
About 214 kcal per serving, with 11 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Hot Crab Dip Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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