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baked crab dip with roasted veggies in a cast iron skillet with cracker and chips on the side.
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Easy Crab Dip

This Crab Dip recipe is so good and flavourful! With its effortless preparation, rich texture, and the addition of delicious roasted veggies, this Easy Crab Dip is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 414kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

Roast the Veggies:

  • Preheat oven to 425º F (220º C). Line a baking tray or a shallow baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine corn and sweet pepper. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast, uncovered, about 10 - 15 minutes or until vegetables start to brown, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and let it cool.

Make the Dip:

  • Reduce oven temperature to 375º F (190º C). Lightly grease a 9″ pie dish or similar size baking pan, such a quiche dish or iron skillet. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese unitl smooth - you can do this with a electric hand mixer or by hand with a spatula. Add mayonnaise and sour cream; mix to combine. Stir in roasted vegetables, cheese, crab meat, green onions, and garlic powder. Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
  • Serve warm, with slices of bread, crackers, tortilla or pita chips.

Notes

 
Store: Leftover crab dip will stay well, covered in the fridge, for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the microwave. Unfortunately, due to the dairy content, freezing is not recommended.
Make-Ahead Instructions: Crab dip can be prepared one day ahead of time, stored, covered in the fridge, and then baked according to instructions.
Recipe Tips
  • Room Temperature Ingredients: To achieve a smooth and consistent texture, allow cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream to come to room temperature before mixing.
  • Gentle Folding: When incorporating the crabmeat, gently fold to maintain those glorious lump textures for a delightful mouthfeel.
  • Customize Heat Levels: Adjust the spice by controlling the amount of jalapeño-infused Monterey Jack. Spice enthusiasts can add ½ - 1 teaspoon hot sauce or more to taste the dip mixture.
  • Cream Cheese: Make sure you’re using a brick of cream cheese, not a cream cheese spread.
 
Variations, Substitutions & Additions:
  • Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like diced tomatoes or artichoke hearts.
  • Swap out frozen corn for fresh corn kernels for an extra crunch.
  • If Monterey Jack with jalapeño is too spicy, opt for plain Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese.
  • Add one teaspoon of hot sauce for an extra kick! And/or two teaspoons of Old Bay for a spicier kick.
 
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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 349mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1569IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 1mg