Crab and Cream Cheese Bake

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of this creamy and decadent Crab and Cream Cheese Bake—a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or any special occasion. Bursting with the sweetness of fresh or canned crab meat and the richness of cream cheese, this baked dip is expertly balanced with a hint of zesty lemon juice, savory garlic, and a touch of melted Parmesan and mozzarella. Topped with optional paprika for a pop of color and baked to golden-bubbly perfection, it’s a warm and inviting dish that pairs beautifully with crackers, crusty bread, or chips for dipping. Ready in just 40 minutes with minimal prep, this easy recipe is guaranteed to impress your guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Fresh or canned crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Scallions, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoons Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 0 (to taste) Crackers, bread, or chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 3

Gently fold in the crab meat, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped scallions, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed, taking care not to break apart the crab meat too much.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 5

If desired, sprinkle paprika over the top for a touch of color.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 7

Remove the dish from the oven, and let it cool slightly for 5 minutes. Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with crackers, crusty bread, or chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(717.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2284.2

Total Fat 191.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 67.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 549.0mg	0%
Sodium 5549.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 84.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1127.2mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1050.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.4%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 10.9%