This easy to make hot crab dip is loaded with creamy, cheesy lump crab meat baked until golden brown and bubbly for the perfect crowd pleasing appetizer.

Hot Crab Dip

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This hot crab dip is sure to be the star of the show at your next party or family get together.

I tend to make this a lot in the spring and summer months.

Theres just something about the warm weather that makes me crave seafood and this dip always hits the spot.

Not to worry, though. This can be made and enjoyed all year round, too.

As a matter of fact, I've actually served this as a holiday appetizer for Christmas and Thanksgiving before.

It’s also made its way onto my game day watch party menus, too.

Whenever I serve this, it’s always a huge hit. My family and friends absolutely love it.

It’s super easy to make, too. Especially when using the canned lump crab meat. What a convenience.

I can throw this recipe together in no time and have it on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Delicious recipes like this that are easy to put together are right up my alley.

I hope you give this one a try. If you do, I know that you’ll love it just as much as my family and I do.

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Hot Crab Dip Variations

I like this recipe exactly the way it is but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Crab Meat- lump is the best for this recipe but any kind of crab meat will do here. If you’d like to get fresh crab meat that’s even better!
• Cheese- Cheddar was used here but any kind of cheese would do just fine so choose your favorite.

• Seasoning- Crab and Old Bay go hand in hand, in my opinion but make this recipe your own and add whatever additional seasonings you’d like to.
• Dippers- Choose a sturdy chip that can handle the weight of this chunky dip like Wheat Thins or Bagel Chips.

Other Easy Seafood Recipes

If you like easy to make seafood recipes like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• The Best Crab Cakes
• Baked Italian Shrimp
• Spicy Kani Salad
• Canned Tuna Cakes

Hot Crab Dip Ingredients

• Lump Crab Meat
• Mayonnaise
• Sour Cream
• Cream Cheese (room temp)
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Minced Garlic
• Scallions
• Lemon Juice
• Sriracha or any hot sauce
• Salt, Pepper and Garlic Powder
• Crackers for dipping like Wheat Thins or Bagel Chips

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°

First, add all of the ingredients into a large bowl reserving some shredded cheese and scallions for later.

Now, gently mix everything together. Try to keep the lump crab meat pieces as intact as possible.

Then, add the mixture to a baking dish or small cast iron skillet.

Next, top it with a little more shredded cheese.

Now, bake it for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sides are hot and bubbly.

Finally, garnish with scallions and serve the dip with a nice sturdy cracker. Enjoy!