What Makes This Recipe So Good
It’s a creamy hot crab dip. Not “hot” like “spicy”, but “hot” like “warm and gooey and oven-baked”. If you’re looking for a little flavor-heat, though, you can add some Old Bay or cajun seasoning to your crab dip. It’s SO easy to make. Seriously, just mix and bake. The hardest part of making this dip is not eating it all in one sitting. I won’t judge you if you do, though. This is a fantastic make-ahead recipe! Just mix all the ingredients together, spread the mixture in the skillet, then cover tightly and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake it! Let it sit out of the fridge for 15-20 minutes before baking, or increase your bake time if your dip is very cold when you put it in the oven. Need a party snack for New Year’s Eve or football season? Look no further! This cheesy baked crab dip is low carb and gluten free, so it works for a variety of dietary needs. Plus it’s delicious, and who doesn’t love delicious food?
What Do You Serve With This Dip?
Creamy and crunchy were meant to be together, if you ask me. I usually opt for blue corn tortilla chips, pita chips, buttery crackers, or homemade crostini. To make crostini, slice a baguette and sprinkle with salt and bake about for 15 minutes in a preheated oven. Full instructions for homemade oven-baked crostini are in the recipe below. You can also make air fryer crostini using this air fryer garlic bread method from our sister site!If you’re looking for a low-carb vessel for your crab dip, try a batch of cauliflower chips. The flavors compliment the dip nicely and you still get that great crunch without all the carbs!
Chef’s Tips
I used canned crab meat in this recipe because it’s easy and more budget-friendly, but you can absolutely use fresh crab meat! For more heat, add in some Old Bay Seasoning, or sub the salt for Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning. Top it off with a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce! Don’t be afraid to add more crab! Seriously, you can never go wrong with more crab meat. Depending on how much you add, you won’t need to make any adjustments to the other ingredients in the recipe.
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