Description
Indulge in the spicy flavors of the South with this creamy and decadent Cajun Crab Dip. Perfect for parties or gatherings, this easy-to-make dip is sure to be a hit with seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Crab Mixture:
- 8 ounces lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Mix Base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Add Crab: Gently fold in crab meat, cheddar cheese, green onions, and parsley.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a baking dish, bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Dip can be made ahead and baked when needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
