Cold Crab Dip
Enjoy this creamy and tangy-sweet Cold Crab Dip with simple ingredients that add a world of flavor. With no cooking required, it's ready in just 10 minutes - great with butter crackers!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (use the softened in the tub)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Butter crackers or crudite for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the garlic, chives, Old Bay, granulated garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, lemon zest, lemon juice, white cheddar, mozzarella, and the crab meat until well combined.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a 9-inch serving dish. Sprinkle with a few chives.
- Serve at room temp (just made) or chilled with crackers, tortilla chips, and vegetables. We love butter crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 315kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 26g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 83mg, Sodium: 849mg, Potassium: 206mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 720IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 160mg, Iron: 1mg