Crab & Cream Cheese Dip
Recipe Collection: Appetizer
Crab & Cream Cheese Dip is a rich, creamy addition to any gathering. This pescatarian-friendly recipe features tender crabmeat blended with smooth cream cheese and zesty seasonings, all served in a warm, crusty Italian bread bowl. Ideal for American cuisine lovers, this dish is a hit at parties and pairs beautifully with crackers, veggies, or chips.
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Overview
This classic crab dip is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties and gatherings. It's creamy, flavorful, and served hot in a crusty Italian bread bowl for a delightful presentation.
Diet Type
Pescatarian
Allergies
Shellfish, Dairy, Gluten
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 16
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 - 6 Ounces (oz) cans crabmeat, drained
- 11 - Ounces (oz) cream cheese, packaged
- 5 - Tablespoons (tbsp) mayonnaise
- 1 - Small onion, minced
- 0.125 - Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
- 1 - Pinch salt, to taste
- 1 - Pinch pepper, to taste
- 1 - 1 Pound (lb) loaf round, crusty Italian bread, torn
Steps
- Gather all ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine crabmeat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread the mixture into a 1-quart baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cut a circle in the top of the bread and scoop out the inside to create a bread bowl. Tear the removed bread into pieces for dipping.
- Stir the baked crab dip and spoon it into the bread bowl. Place the bread bowl and chunks of bread on a medium baking sheet; bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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Enjoy this delicious crab dip with your choice of crackers, vegetables, or chips!
