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Hot and Cheesy Crab Dip

  • Preparation time
    30 min
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Number of servings
    10

Pulled crabmeat is combined with CHEF-MATE® Basic Cheddar Cheese Sauce, mayo, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and green onions. Topped with cheddar cheese, more sliced green onion and tomatoes for a delicious, shareable dish.

Ingredients
  • Cream cheese -- 1 cup
  • Mayonnaise -- ½ cup
  • Chef-mate Basic Cheddar -- 1 cup
  • Garlic, powder --1 tsp
  • Onion, powder -- ½ tsp
  • Paprika, smoked -- ½ tsp
  • Hot pepper sauce -- 1 tsp
  • Lemon, juiced -- ½ each
  • Crab, pulled meat, canned -- 2 cups
  • Cheese, cheddar, shredded, optional -- ¼ cup
  • Scallions, fresh, sliced, optional -- 2 ea
  • Tomato, fresh, Roma, deseeded and chopped, optional -- 1 each
Preparation
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 2
    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and basic cheddar sauce. Mix until combined.
  • 3
    Add in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, hot pepper sauce, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • 4
    Fold in the crab meat.
  • 5
    Pour dip into a 12-inch cast iron skillet. Top with shredded cheddar, if desired.
  • 6
    Bake for 25 minutes, until browned and bubbly.
  • 7
    Garnish with sliced scallions and tomato, if desired.
Note:

Serve with tortilla chips and crudité.

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