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During the holiday season serve a special dip to your guests.
ThisCrab Dip recipe is made with a seasoning most homes down south always has on hand. Can you guess what it is?
Old Bay Seasoning is a staple in this south Florida spice cabinet.
Living on the Gulf Coast where fresh seafood is available all year long we use Old Bay Seasoning any time we cook a recipe with fresh shrimp or crab.
It adds that something special flavoring you can't get from another spice blend.
Hot or Cold Crab Dip?
Do you like hot crab dip or cold crab dip?
I prefer a cold crab dip but this recipe can also be served warm.
Heat it up in the microwave or serve it right from a dip size crock pot on your appetizer table.
I used canned crab meat because it is so much easier to use but if you happen to have a handy supply of fresh blue crab meat you could use it instead.
How To Make Holiday Crab Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cupmayonnaise (not salad dressing style)
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard (or add a teaspoon or two of this homemade Dijon Mustard (recipe coming soon)
- 1-2 teaspoons jarred Horseradish (see note)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz can Fancy WhiteCrab meat, drained very well
Directions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the sour cream andmayonnaiseuntil creamy and lump free.
- Add the remaining ingredients except for the crab meat to the bowl and beat for about 30 seconds or until combined well.
- Fold the crab meat into the dip ingredients until evenly incorporated with the rest of the ingredients.
- Refrigerate for an hour before serving with crackers.
- Makes about 2 ½ cups of crab dip.
More party dips
- Crock Pot Caramel Dip That Clings
- Boiled Shrimp and Spicy Garlic Dipping Sauce
- Crock Pot Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip
- Crock Pot White Queso Dip Perfect Party Dip
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Holiday Crab Dip Recipe
Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face
This easy Holiday Crab Dip Recipe is going to become your go-to recipe when you need a quick dip recipe for guests.Old Bay Seasoning adds all the flavor you need and minced horseradish adds a nice spicy kick.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 77 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing style)
- ¾ teaspoon dry mustard (or add a teaspoon or two of this homemade Dijon Mustard (recipe coming soon)
- 1-2 teaspoons jarred Horseradish (see note)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz Fancy White Crab meat (drained very well)
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Instructions
Beat the softened cream cheese with the sour cream andmayonnaiseuntil creamy and lump free.
Add the remaining ingredients except for the crab meat to the bowl and beat for about 30 seconds or until combined well.
Fold the crab meat into the dip ingredients until evenly incorporated with the rest of the ingredients.
Refrigerate for an hour before serving with crackers.
Recipe Expert Tips
I used a brand of horseradish I have never used before. It wasn't as hot as I like. So tread carefully and add a little bit at a time and taste until you get a hot enough flavor. Keep in mind that after it chills the horseradish will have had time to blend with the other ingredients and reach it's full flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 2TablespoonCalories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 193IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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Crab Dynasty
Tbis is an excellent crab dip recipe. There are many recipes out there, but this one is really easy. I have tried this recipe using both Philly-style cream cheese (which is more dense), and whipped cream cheese (which is fluffier). Depending on the consistency that you are going for, both options make a great dip. Using fresh lump crab meat works best with this recipe. If budget does not allow, canned will work. Goes really well with white wine!Reply
Arlene Mobley
Thanks so much for stopping by. Yes this crab dip is delicious and fresh lumped crab meat would make it even better. Feel free to email me at flouronmyface@gmail.com I'd love to partner with you on a recipe post.Arlene
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