The Best Cold Crab Dip Recipe
Super easy Cold Crab Dip recipe that's ready in minutes with no cooking required.
Servings: 15
Cost: $25
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound jumbo 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!
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg