Hot Cajun Crab Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and slightly spicy – this Cajun Crab Dip can be served hot or cold. An easy yet indulgent appetizer that is sure to impress whether it’s served for a party, game-day, or any holiday gathering.
Equipment
- 1 small cast iron skillet or oven safe dish
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (or homemade, see post)
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan shredded
- ½ tablespoon green onion chopped
- crostini, chips, crackers, bread, or veggies for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together first 7 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Carefully fold in crab. Combine well.
- Transfer to cast iron skillet or other oven safe dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle top of crab dip with Parmesan cheese, then broil for 1-2 more minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly then sprinkle with green onions and serve.
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Notes
See post for tips and tricks including how to cook in the crockpot/slow cooker and how to serve this recipe cold.