Crab dip

Crab dip recipes are believed to have originated in the southern United States, and there are many variations of this popular dish. The most common ingredients in crab dip recipes include cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, which are all combined with cooked crabmeat. Other ingredients such as garlic, onions, and herbs are often added for flavor.

Crab dip recipes first began appearing in cookbooks in the early 1900s, and they quickly became a popular party dish. One of the earliest recipes for crab dip appeared in The Boston Cooking School Cook Book, which was published in 1896. This cookbook contained a recipe for “Crab Dip à la Maryland,” which was made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and crabmeat.

Over the years, crab dip recipes have evolved and many different variations have been created. Some of the most popular variations include cheesy crab dip, spicy crab dip, and artichoke crab dip. No matter what ingredients are used, crab dip is always a delicious and crowd-pleasing dish.

Advice

When making crab dip, it is important to use the freshest ingredients possible. Using fresh crab meat will give the dip a better flavor and texture. Additionally, make sure to season the dip to your own preferences. You can use a variety of spices, such as garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper, to give the dip more flavor. Lastly, serve the dip as soon as it is prepared in order to get the most out of its flavor and texture.

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Recipes

 

Baked Crab Dip With Old Bay and Ritz Crackers

4/5 - 807 votes

• english cucumber
• butter
• green onion
• parmesan cheese
• lemon zest lemon juice
• salt
• ritz cracker
• mayonnaise
• bay seasoning
• cream cheese
• lump

 

Crab Dip

4.91/5 - 280 votes

• cheddar cheese
• lump crab meat
• worcestershire sauce
• bay seasoning
• hot sauce
• lemon
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• salt
• green onion
• garlic
• cream cheese
• veggy
• cracker
• sourdough bread
• tortilla chip

 

Creamy Crab Dip With Cream Cheese

4/5 - 176 votes

• crabmeat
• cream cheese
• cayenne pepper
• bay seasoning
• mayonnaise
• salt
• garlic powder
• milk

 

Spicy Crab Dip

4/5 - 233 votes

• black pepper
• celery
• cayenne pepper
• hot sauce
• baguette
• butter
• shallot
• worcestershire sauce
• cajun seasoning
• mayonnaise
• mustard powder
• parmesan cheese
• chive
• garlic
• lemon juice
• butter cracker
• cream cheese
• lump crabmeat

 

Insanely Delicious Hot Crab Dip

4.67/5 - 42 votes

• cheddar cheese
• lump crab meat
• lemon juice
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic powder
• paprika
• salt
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• pepper
• cream cheese

 

Creamy Hot Crab Dip

4.8/5 - 24 votes

• white cheddar cheese
• garlic powder
• salt
• cream cheese
• crabmeat
• mayonnaise
• green onion
• cracker
• green onion

 

Creamy Baked Crab Dip

4/5 - 17 votes

• paprika
• green onion
• milk
• crabmeat
• salt
• pepper
• worcestershire sauce
• onion

 

Hot Crab Dip

4.9/5 - 8 votes

• gouda cheese
• crabmeat
• lemon zest
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• seafood seasoning
• chive
• dill
• sour cream
• lemon juice
• cream cheese
• dill
• white
• smoked paprika

 

Hot Crab Dip

3.97/5 - 33 votes

• parsley
• mayonnaise
• shallot
• hot sauce
• bay seasoning
• lemon
• lump crabmeat
• butter
• panko bread crumb
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• cream cheese
• green onion
• swiss cheese

 

Jalapeño crab dip

5/5 - 3 votes

• lime juice
• worcestershire sauce
• buttery cracker
• cumin
• celery salt
• cilantro
• pickled jalapeno
• sour cream
• cayenne pepper
• butter
• pepper jack cheese
• garlic
• green onion
• lump crab meat
• cream cheese
• salt
• pickled jalapeño
• tortilla chip

 

Blue Crab Dip

4.5/5 - 2 votes

• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• crabmeat
• mayonnaise
• green onion

 

The Best Slow Cooker Spicy Crab Dip

5/5 - 1 votes

• lump crab meat
• jalapeño
• lemon
• bell pepper
• garlic
• mustard
• mozzarella cheese
• worcestershire sauce
• cream cheese

 

Blue Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• black pepper
• cheddar cheese
• crabmeat
• mayonnaise
• green onion

 

Slow Cooker Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• lemon juice
• ritz cracker
• worcestershire sauce
• bay seasoning
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• crab meat
• cream cheese
• parmesan cheese
• spring onion

 

Hot Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• bread
• dijon mustard
• hot sauce
• paprika
• mayonnaise
• cheddar cheese
• garlic
• spring onion
• worcestershire sauce
• blocks cream cheese
• crab meat
• parmesan cheese

 

Creamy Cilantro Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• cilantro
• lime juice
• lime zest
• avocado
• crab
• cumin
• salt
• green onion
• cilantro
• pepper
• crab meat
• mayonnaise
• lime

 

Hot Crab Dip with Pita Chips

No Rating - 0 votes

• juice
• black pepper
• bay seasoning
• salt
• celery salt
• parmesan cheese
• heavy cream
• olive oil
• worcestershire sauce
• lump crab meat
• bell pepper
• green onion
• shallot
• all purpose flour
• garlic
• butter

 

The Ultimate Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• milk
• salt
• grana padano cheese
• onion
• white bread
• olive oil
• oregano
• king crab meat
• heavy cream
• white bread

 

Slow Cooker Crab Dip

No Rating - 0 votes

• lemon juice
• ritz cracker
• worcestershire sauce
• bay seasoning
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• crab meat
• cream cheese
• parmesan cheese
• spring onion

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