Hot Crab Dip

Hot Crab Dip

Updated November 4, 2026

Warm, creamy crab dip with cheddar, cream cheese, and Old Bay. Party food.

Lump crab meat gives the best texture, but claw meat works for a more economical version. Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or sturdy vegetable chips.

Can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.

Cook time
40 min
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Ingredients

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  • Cream cheese, at room temperature
  • Sour cream
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Hot sauce
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt
  • Lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, divided

Instructions

Mix the creamy base
Mix the creamy base
Fold in crab
Fold in crab
Transfer to baking dish
Transfer to baking dish
Equipment: 8 inch baking dish or cast iron skillet
Into the oven
Into the oven
Top with scallions
Top with scallions

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