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Cheesy Crab Dip

This is the dish at the appetizer table no one can walk away from! Creamy, cheese, rich and delicious hot dip that is irresistibly good!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting time after cooking 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 (6-8 servings)
Calories 503kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup lump crab meat 2 6-ounces cans (drained) of white crab meat can be substituted
  • 1 medium Vidalia onion peeled, thinly sliced with slices quartered
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • Sliced and toasted baguette for serving
  • freshly chopped chives garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Beat the cream cheese until smooth then add the mayonnaise, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning and cayenne pepper powder.
  • Stir in the crab, onion and half of the mozzarella cheese to combine.
  • Spoon the mixture out evenly into an 8-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8 casserole or baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the dip. .
  • Cover the dip with non-stick foil OR foil lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 25 minutes.
    Then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese starts to turn a light golden color around the edges.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices.

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Notes

Nutritional facts include dip only (no bread or crackers).
Note on Crab Meat
Fresh, frozen and thawed or canned lump crab meat can be used. If using canned use 2 6-ounces cans (drained) of white crab meat.
This dip can be stored, unbaked for 2 days or baked for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg