Saltaire's Hot Crab Dip

Indulge in the luxurious flavors of *Saltaire's Hot Crab Dip*, a creamy, cheesy appetizer that’s irresistibly crowd-pleasing. Made with succulent lump crab meat and a rich blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan, this dip is elevated with fragrant garlic, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning for a classic, coastal flair. Whether garnished with paprika for a warm pop of color or spiked with a touch of hot sauce for a spicy kick, this oven-baked dip emerges bubbling and golden, ready to impress. Perfect for pairing with crusty bread or crisp crackers, it’s the ultimate hot seafood dip for game day spreads, holiday parties, or any gathering. With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time, *Saltaire's Hot Crab Dip* is a quick and easy recipe that feels like pure decadence.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces lump crab meat
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.5 cups sour cream
• 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika (for garnish)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0 optional bread or crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a medium baking dish or oven-proof serving dish lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly blended.

Step 3

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the pieces too much. Ensure the crab is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle a pinch of paprika over the surface for garnish.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let the dip cool slightly for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm with an assortment of bread slices or crackers for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2970.5

Total Fat 243.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 827.5mg	0%
Sodium 5264.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.4g
Protein 146.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1999.8mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1990.5mg	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: 71.9%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 8.9%