Description
This creamy, cheesy crab dip is the ultimate party appetizer! Loaded with luscious cream cheese, tangy sour cream, mozzarella, and tender crabmeat, it’s baked to golden perfection in just minutes. Perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a seafood-inspired treat, this irresistible dip will leave your guests raving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoons minced onion
- 4 teaspoons minced green peppers
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (6-ounce) can crabmeat, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and butter. Blend with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Stir in the seasoning salt and paprika, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the minced onion, green peppers, mozzarella cheese, and crabmeat. Be careful not to overmix.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
- Serve warm with crackers, veggies, baguette slices, or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- Fresh crabmeat can be substituted for canned crabmeat for a more flavorful dip.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños.
- Avoid overbaking, as this can dry out the dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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