Low Fat Spicy Crab Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly flavorful Low Fat Spicy Crab Dip, a lightened-up recipe that doesn’t skimp on taste. Made with creamy low-fat cream cheese and protein-packed Greek yogurt, this dip offers the perfect balance of creaminess and zest, highlighted by tender lump crab meat and a kick of hot sauce. Fresh lemon juice and green onions lend brightness, while garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper add layers of bold seasoning. Ready in just 25 minutes, this oven-baked dip is warm, satisfying, and perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. Serve it straight from the oven with whole-grain crackers, crisp veggies, or toasted baguette slices for a guilt-free, crowd-pleasing treat.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (nonfat, plain)
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir until well blended and smooth.
Step 3
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Step 4
Add the hot sauce, lemon juice, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until heated through and slightly bubbling at the edges.
Step 7
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 8
Serve warm with whole-grain crackers, sliced veggies, or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (736.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 936.8 |
| Total Fat 43.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 201.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3346.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.4g | |
| Protein 84.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 743.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1717.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories