Description
A creamy and cheesy dip that combines lump crab meat with a blend of cheeses and seasonings, perfect for serving with tortilla chips or sliced baguette.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Tortilla chips or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm with tortilla chips or sliced baguette.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
- Substitute the crab meat with cooked shrimp or imitation crab for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg