Description
A creamy, cheesy crab dip perfect for parties and gatherings, served with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups crab meat, shredded (or imitation crab)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a baking dish (8×8 inches works great) with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded crab meat, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, and chopped green onions. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden and slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve with crispy crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Feel free to use imitation crab if fresh crab isn’t available.
- Adjust the garlic quantity based on personal taste.
- Substitute cheeses as desired for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
