Paula Deen's Hot Crab Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with Paula Deen's Hot Crab Dip, a creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly rich dish that's perfect for parties and gatherings. This easy-to-make dip combines tender lump crab meat with a decadent blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and sharp cheddar, seasoned with zesty lemon juice, garlic powder, and a touch of hot sauce for the perfect kick. Baked to golden, bubbling perfection in just 25 minutes, it's topped with fresh green onions for a burst of flavor and color. Serve this hot crab dip with buttery crackers or crusty baguette slices for a crowd-pleasing dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Ideal for seafood lovers and guaranteed to be a hit at your next event, this indulgent appetizer is comfort food at its finest.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 lb lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 0 as needed butter crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well blended.
Step 3
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9-inch baking dish or an oven-safe serving dish.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and slightly golden on top.
Step 6
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chopped green onions over the top for garnish.
Step 7
Serve hot with butter crackers or sliced baguette on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1319.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3904.9 |
| Total Fat 342.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 120.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 962.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5301.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 96.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.3g | |
| Protein 132.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1688.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1648.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories