Smoked Crab Dip Recipe
This easy smoked cream cheese crab dip recipe is bursting with smoky flavor. Easy to make, it's heavy on taste and not on work! Try it for yourself!
Servings: 8
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ¼ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- ¼ cup chives finely chopped, plus more for garnish or scallions
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce optional
- 1 pound lump crab meat drained
- you could also add a teaspoon of thyme leaves, tarragon, or dill too, if desired
Instructions
- Pull out and measure all of the ingredients.
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise.
- Mix until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of the cheese, garlic, old bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chives, and hot sauce (optional).
- Mix until smooth.
- Then add the crab meat
- Fold it in gently. Try not to break up the crab.
- Spread the mixture into an 8 to 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Smoke for 1½ to 2 hours until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden on top.
- Serve immediately with a garnish of more chives.
- With your favorite dippers!
- Enjoy every bite!
- Notes
- Creamy, crab deliciousness! The crab really shines through and the lumps of crab gives a nice texture to the dip.
- Scallions can be substituted for chives.
- 1 teaspoon of hot sauce makes this dip the slightest bit spicy. Use more or less to your taste!
- Other herbs that go well in this dip are thyme, tarragon, and dill!
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Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 8g | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 770mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 707IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 202mg | Iron: 1mg