Warm Crab Dip

Name: Warm Crab Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp. mustard powder; 1 lb. lump crab meat, drained and picked through to remove shell; 5 oz. sharp white cheddar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup), divided; Crackers, for serving

This rich and tasty treat will disappear quickly from any cocktail party spread!

By Charlyne MattoxPublished: Dec 5, 2024

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a bowl of cheese covered crab dip with some fancy crackers alongside

Becky Luigart-Stayner for Country Living

Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Nothing makes a holiday party spread more fun than a good fancy holiday party dip, and there's nothing fancier, ingredient-wise, than fresh crab!

This warm crab dip is all substance, no flash. It's just what you want: the other ingredients get out of the way, letting the flavorful crab meat take center stage. So what you get is the yummiest, tastiest dip for party-goers to enjoy.

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Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 lb. lump crab meat, drained and picked through to remove shell
5 oz. sharp white cheddar, grated (about 1 1/4 cup), divided
Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 375°F Stir together cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Old Bay, Worcestershire, and mustard powder until smooth. Stir in crab and 3/4 cup cheddar. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. Bake until bubbling and the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with crackers alongside.

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