Janet's Crab Dip

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with the rich flavor of lump crab meat, Janet's Crab Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for any occasion. This oven-baked dip combines cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream for a luxuriously smooth base, while a blend of Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and hot sauce adds a zesty, savory kick. Topped with shredded cheddar and optional breadcrumbs for a golden crust, this warm and bubbly crab dip is as indulgent as it is simple to make in just 35 minutes from start to finish. Perfect for pairing with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggies, this versatile dish is sure to make a splash at parties, game days, or holiday gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Bread crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or a pie dish and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat the mixture with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the cream mixture. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break it up too much. Add in 3/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, reserving 1/4 cup for the topping.

Step 5

Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese and bread crumbs (if using) on top for a golden crust.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1022.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2687.3

Total Fat 220.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 758.7mg	0%
Sodium 4500.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g	0%
Total Sugars 14.5g
Protein 127.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1459.9mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1947.0mg	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: 72.2%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 9.2%