Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Name: Hot Crab Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream or ½ cup well drained yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ teaspoon seasoning salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic granules; ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 -5 drops hot sauce (Sriracha or Cholula preferred) or 3 -5 drops cayenne pepper, to taste; ½ cup finely diced yellow onion; ¼ cup finely diced seeded red bell peppers or ¼ cup green bell pepper (or half of each); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 8 ounces crabmeat, picked over for shell and cartilage pieces; thinly sliced green onion (to garnish); chopped fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream or ½ cup well drained yogurt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic granules
¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
3 -5 drops hot sauce (Sriracha or Cholula preferred) or 3 -5 drops cayenne pepper, to taste
½ cup finely diced yellow onion
¼ cup finely diced seeded red bell peppers or ¼ cup green bell pepper (or half of each)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces crabmeat, picked over for shell and cartilage pieces
thinly sliced green onion (to garnish)
chopped fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

1
Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and butter until smooth.
2
Blend in seasoned salt, pepper, garlic paprika, and hot sauce or cayenne.
3
Stir in onion, bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, and crab meat.
4
Place in a lightly greased small shallow baking dish and place in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F until mixture bubbles and top just begins to brown in places, about 15 minutes.
5
Sprinkle with green onions and parsley.
6
Serve with lightly salted corn chips, assorted crackers, and/or crisp veggies.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream or ½ cup well drained yogurt, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Hot Crab Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hot Crab Dip

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