This easy Cajun Crab Dip is creamy, cheesy, and FULL of crab meat! It has just enough of a spicy kick without being overpowering and is the perfect party appetizer.
A celebration just isn’t complete without crab dip! You and your guests will love this spiced-up Cajun version of the classic. It’s incredibly simple to prepare and can easily be made ahead of time.
Ingredients Needed
- Crab meat – Lump or jumbo lump.
- Cream cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream
- Parmesan cheese – Be sure to grate your Parmesan from a block, and do not use the powdered version from a shaker.
- Cheddar cheese
- Prepared horseradish
- Seasonings: Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Hot sauce
- Lemon juice
- Green onion
How to Prepare
The following is a brief overview; please see the recipe card for detailed instructions.
- Beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add mayo, sour cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, horseradish, seasonings, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Beat until combined.
- Gently stir in crab meat.
- Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake until hot and bubbly around the edges and heated through.
- Top with sliced green onions before serving.
Helpful Tips
- Place the crab meat on a large plate and sort through it for any shells. If any shells are present, remove and discard them.
- If your crab meat is watery, gently blot it with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Allow the crab dip to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow it to thicken.
What to Serve with Cajun Crab Dip
- Toasted baguette slices
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Toasted pita triangles
Make-Ahead Instructions
Prepare the crab dip and securely cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and bake as instructed.
Enjoy!
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Cajun Crab Dip
Cajun crab dip is a delicious spicy twist to the classic appetizer!
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 ½ ounces, divided
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 ounces
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish drained
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 (16 ounce) container lump (or jumbo lump) crab meat any shells removed and discarded
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Using a handheld mixer, beat cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl until smooth (medium to medium high speed).
- Add mayonnaise, sour cream, HALF of the Parmesan cheese (¼ cup), cheddar cheese, horseradish, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Beat until combined.
- Gently stir in the crab meat using a large spoon.
- Transfer mixture to a 1 quart baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle evenly with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake (uncovered) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges and heated through. If browning the top is desired, broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully while broiling!).
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the crab dip to thicken.
- Sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your personal preference.
- Make-ahead: Prepare the crab dip and securely cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge and bake as instructed.
- Storage: Once cooled, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
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Merle
Wish I could rate this recipe ten! It is just wonderfully delicious. Loved the chunks of lump crab meat and the extra zip of the Cajun seasoning!
Thanks so much, Merle! 🙂 So happy to hear!