Lowcountry Warm Crab Dip
An appetizer that will go fast at any party, this warm, cheesy dip is packed full of three kinds of cheese and fresh crabmeat.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked through to remove shells and cartilage
Nutrition
- Per Serving:
- Calories 129
- Fat 10.4g
- Sat. Fat 4.6g
- Protein 8.3g
- Carbohydrate 1g
- Fiber 0g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese and next eight ingredients (sour cream through garlic) in a large bowl, stirring to combine. Fold in crabmeat.
- Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until dip is bubbling and golden brown. Serve warm with crackers and raw vegetables.
Notes
Serving size: About 1/4 cup