Super easy Cold Crab Dip recipe that's ready in minutes with no cooking required.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Chilling Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, dip
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: cold crab dip, crab dip
Servings: 15
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $25
Equipment
1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
8ouncecream cheese at room temperature
1/4cupmayonnaise
1/4cupsour cream
1cupgrated pepper jack cheese
1cupgrated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4cupminced onion
1garlic clove minced
1tablespoonworcestershire sauce
1tablespoonTabasco sauce or other hot sauce
1 1/2tablespoonslemon juice
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground pepper
1poundjumbo lump crab picked over for shells
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream with a hand mixer until smooth.
Stir in the pepper jack, cheddar, onion, garlic, worcestershire, Tabasco, lemon juice, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined.
Fold in the crab and transfer to a small serving dish.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight. Serve with crackers or crisp fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
Cold Crab Dip can be made up for 5 days in advance. Some separation may occur so give it a good stir before serving. For garnish, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and lemon zest for freshness!