During the holiday season serve a special dip to your guests.
This Crab 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 is the main seasoning for this crab dip recipe and adds its signature flavor to this Creamy Crab Soup recipe.
It adds that a special seafood flavoring you can't get from another spice blend. A staple seafood seasoning that is a perfect seasoning for Hot Shrimp Dip, Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers, Chicken Gumbo Soup,
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 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 can Fancy White Crab meat, drained very well
Directions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the sour cream and mayonnaise until 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.
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Holiday Crab Dip Recipe
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)
Instructions
- Beat the softened cream cheese with the sour cream and mayonnaise until 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.
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!
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