Description
This warm, creamy crab dip combines succulent crab meat with rich cream cheese and fresh green onions, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Crackers, chips, or bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and shredded cheese until smooth.
- Gently fold in the cooked crab meat and chopped green onions.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve warm, alongside your favorite crackers, chips, or sliced bread.
Notes
You can substitute the crab meat with shrimp or use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version. For an extra creamy texture, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crab dip, appetizer, creamy dip