How to Make Best Hot Crab Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab is a delicacy that is loved by seafood enthusiasts all over the world. Whether it's served in a soup, on a salad, or as a main course, crab brings a unique and delicious flavor to any dish. One of the most popular ways to enjoy crab is in a hot crab dip, which is perfect for parties, gatherings, or even just as a special treat for yourself.

This Best Hot Crab Dip recipe is a crowd-pleaser and is sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. It's creamy, cheesy, and loaded with ch...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups crabmeat
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup white Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup capers, drained
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill, or to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM, or to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) round loaf sourdough bread

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 8x8-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic, black pepper, and dill. Stir until well mixed. Spoon dip into prepared baking pan. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cut the top off the loaf of bread. Hollow out the loaf and cube the top and the removed pieces so that they may be used for dipping. Spoon hot dip into hollow bread loaf. Serve immediately with bread pieces for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 641mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 171mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 148mg