Hot Crab Dip. Breathe new flavor into an old favorite and learn how to make crab dip with this OLD BAY-seasoned seafood dip recipe. This crab dip with cream cheese gets a boost of flavor from juicy lump crabmeat, shredded Cheddar cheese and your favorite seafood seasoning: OLD BAY. Hot, creamy crab dip with cheese, capers and artichoke hearts, served in a bread bowl.

I used fat-free half and half for the milk, Herdez 'hot' salsa, and low fat cream cheese. It's good with crackers, pita chips and Fritos. Hot crab dip is a favorite holiday appetizer -- perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can have Hot Crab Dip using 10 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Hot Crab Dip

You need of crab meat.
You need of sour cream.
You need of lemon juice.
Prepare of dry mustard.
You need of milk.
You need of package of cream cheese.
Prepare of mayonnaise.
You need of worcestershire sauce.
Prepare of garlic salt.
You need of cheddar cheese.

Try this recipe from Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook. Add dip to a medium oven-safe skillet and top with remaining ½ cup cheddar and ¼ cup Parmesan. Reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream are the healthy key to this creamy dip. A bit of crab boil spice, hot sauce, lemon and herbs keep it fresh tasting.

Hot Crab Dip step by step

Mix crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, dry mustard and garlic salt..
Add milk and 2 tablespoons of cheddar cheese to mixture..
Pour mixture intò an oven safe dish..
Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top..
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 325°F until bubbly..

This traditional Maryland hot crab dip combines cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with fresh crab meat. It is topped with a sprinkling of Cheddar cheese and served with toasted baguette for a delicious appetizer. Hot Crab Dip makes the perfect party appetizer. Hot Crab Dip Football season is here. View Suggestions BACK TO TOP See all Scripps Networks Digital.