Elaine's Crab Dip

Dive into the irresistible flavors of Elaine's Crab Dip, a velvety, indulgent appetizer perfect for parties or cozy nights in. This easy-to-make dip combines creamy layers of softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream with tender lump crab meat, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese for a rich, cheesy base. Accented with a hint of zesty hot sauce, Worcestershire, and bright lemon juice, it’s crowned with golden melted cheddar and a sprinkle of paprika for a burst of flavor and color. Baked to bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh green onions, this luxurious crab dip pairs beautifully with buttery crackers or crusty bread, making it the ultimate seafood-inspired treat for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, Elaine's Crab Dip is your go-to recipe for effortless entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 16 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0.5 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 package buttery crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Gently fold in the crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the top with additional shredded cheddar and a pinch of paprika for color, if desired.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions.

Step 8

Serve the crab dip warm with buttery crackers or slices of crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5096.3

Total Fat 392.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 139.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 999.3mg	0%
Sodium 7522.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.8g
Protein 187.0g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 2842.8mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2069.3mg	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: 68.2%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 17.4%