How to Make Nontraditional Crab Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to party dips, crab dip is a classic choice for seafood lovers. This creamy and decadent dip is often made with traditional ingredients like cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Old Bay seasoning. However, in this recipe, we're putting a nontraditional spin on the classic crab dip by incorporating unexpected flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds singing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, imitation crab, green onion, garlic, lemon juice, jalapeno and 1 cup shredded cheese. Transfer to an oven safe serving dish, or nice pie plate. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are boiling and cheese has melted in the center.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 258mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 60mg