Description
Winter Wonderland Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer featuring a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, crab meat, and spices baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, served warm alongside crackers or toasted bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add cheeses and crab: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, shredded crab meat, and chopped green onions until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Transfer to baking dish: Spread the crab dip mixture evenly into a baking dish to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake the dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top turns a light golden brown.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the hot crab dip immediately with your choice of crackers or toasted bread for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned or frozen crab can be substituted.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- This dip is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
