Baked Crab Dip

4.86 from 7 votes

This baked crab dip is hot, creamy, and absolutely scrumptious. Using fresh lump crab and cream cheese, it makes a perfect appetizer or snack that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. The secret layer of flavor? It's all thanks to horseradish. With just 30 minutes of baking time, you can whip up this delicious hot crab dip to create an irresistible combination of flavors in no time.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 1/2 cup servings

Course: Appetizer, crab dip, dip, football, holiday, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 123

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

8 oz lump crab meat
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 tbsp horseradish
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup cheddar cheese divided
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Method

Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, mix together crab meat, cream cheese, and horseradish. Add in onion, garlic, 1/2 cup cheese, salt and pepper.
Pour mixture into baking dish (I used an 8inch round dish). Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
After 25 minutes, broil for 5 more or until top starts to become golden brown.
Let cool 10 minutes before serving with crackers or veggies!

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 353IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Buy fresh lump crab from the seafood section. The texture and flavor are miles ahead of canned, and it's the foundation of this whole dip.
Squeeze out ALL excess moisture from the crab using a paper towel before mixing. This is the key to a creamy dip instead of a runny one.
Don't skip the horseradish. It's the secret ingredient that gives this dip its addictive kick; then broil for the last 5 minutes to get that perfect golden top.

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