Hot Crab Dip (America's Test Kitchen) Recipe

Name: Hot Crab Dip (America's Test Kitchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 1 inch chunks; ¼ cup milk; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons onions, minced; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 lb crabmeat, picked over for shells; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1
Adjust an oven rack in the middle position and heat the oven to 475.
2
Grease a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
3
Whisk the cream cheese, milk, lemon juice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce together in a large bowl until smooth.
4
Gently fold in the crab meat with a rubber spatula.
5
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
6
The unbaked dip can be wrapped tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 day and microwave on high until bubbling around the edges, 1 to 2 minutes, and stir before baking uncovered.
7
Bake until browned and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

410

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 1 inch chunks, ¼ cup milk, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Hot Crab Dip (America's Test Kitchen) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hot Crab Dip (America's Test Kitchen)

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Variations & substitutions

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