Easy Cold Crab Dip Recipe

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When it comes to planning summer snacks for your parties, it doesn’t get much better than dip recipes! And this simple cold crab dip recipe is perfect for any summer get-together. Since this easy appetizer is a no-bake treat, there’s no need to heat up your kitchen by turning on your oven. And since it’s packed with seafood flavor, it’s a delicious addition to any summer party spread.

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The delicious combination of cream cheese, crab meat, and Old Bay seasoning make this easy cold crab dip the perfect summer snack. But the best part about that easy recipe is that it’s naturally gluten free! That means it’s a delicious gluten free appetizer perfect for any get-together!

If you’re searching for easy gluten free recipes for all of your summer parties, you can’t go wrong with crab dip! On top of being simple top make, this cold crab dip is made with a handful of naturally gluten free ingredients. Serve it with a variety of dippers to create a delicious snack for everyone at your get-together.

Crab Dip Recipe

Since this easy dip recipe is made with cold ingredients, you can whip it up in a matter of minutes. The hardest part about making this simple dip is waiting for it to chill!

To make this simple crab dip recipe, you’ll need just a few ingredients. This cold dip is made using:

• Crab meat. This easy crab dip can be made with either fresh lump crab meat, canned crab meat, or imiatation crab. No matter which type of crab you pick, make sure to finely chop the meat to avoid having lumps in your dip.
• Cream cheese. Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese in this dip recipe to ensure your dip has the proper consistency. Low fat or fat free cream cheese is much thicker than full-fat cream cheese, which could result in a thick consistency that makes it difficult to dip.
• Sour cream
• Mayonnaise
• Pepper jack cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Old Bay seasoning. This classic seafood seasoning adds some herbs and spice to your dip. You can use traditioanl Old Bay seasoning or your favorite seafood seasoning brand in your dip.
• Minced garlic
• Hot sauce. I used Tabasco sauce in my dip recipe, you can use any brand! I also like Louisiana hot sauce in this simple dip.
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper

How to Make Cold Crab Dip

This easy crab dip recipe couldn’t be simpler to make! Since there’s no baking involved in preparing this dip, there’s only two steps you have to follow! Stir the dip ingredients together and chill it until you’re ready to serve!

Start by adding all the dip ingredients to a large bowl. Make sure to start with softened cream cheese when making your dip to make it easier to stir all the ingredients together.

To soften the cream cheese for your dip, let it rest at room temperature for around an hour. Or — if you’re in a hurry — place the dip in a microwave safe bowl and heat it for 30 seconds to one minute. Make sure to cover the bowl with a paper towel to keep the cheese from splattering all over your microwave!

Once you have all your ingredients added to the bowl, stir until everything is mixed together. You’ll need to stir quite a bit to get all the lumps out of the cream cheese.

After that, cover your bowl and place the dip in the refrigerator to chill. The dip needs to chill for at least one hour before you serve it. But the longer you keep the dip in the fridge, the more time the flavors will have to meld. You can store your dip in the fridge up to overnight before serving it.

Cold Crab Dip Recipe Ideas

See how easy this dip is to make? That means it’s going to be your go-to appetizer for all of your summer parties!

But just because this recipe is easy to whip up doesn’t mean you can customize it! These recipe adjustments and additions will help you create a delicious appetizer for any celebration:

• Use any type of crab meat. The beauty of this simple dip is that you can use any type of crab meat you have on hand! Lump crab meat will give the dip the best flavor. But if you can’t find any fresh crab meat where you are, you can substitute canned crab meat or imiatation crab in the recipe.
• Make warm crab dip. This cold crab dip is perfect for whipping up a quick and easy appetizer for a party. But you can also make baked crab dip using a similar recipe!
• Add some garnishes. Once you have your dip prepared and ready to serve, dress it up with some garnishes. There are a variety of delicious ways to decorate the top of your dip to make it look amazing and add more flavor to the appetizer. Try topping your crab dip with:
  • Chopped green onions
  • Shredded cheese
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Chopped crab meat
  • Sour cream
  • Drizzle of hot sauce
  • Breadcrumbs

What Do You Eat Crab Dip With?

This delicious dip pairs perfectly with a variety of dippers! Whether you enjoy eating dip with chips, crackers, or veggies, you’ll find a snack that’s perfect for serving with crab dip. Try serving these different dippers with your crab dip to create an amazing snack for your party.

• Tortilla chips
• Corn chips
• Pita chips
• Bell pepper slices
• Potato chips
• Cucumber slices
• Good Thins
• Ritz crackers
• Baby carrots
• Pretzel sticks
• Carrot sticks
• Triscuts
• Club crackers
• Celery stalks
• Soft pretzels
• Toasteds
• Nut Thins
• Bagel chips
• Pretzel chips
• Cherry tomatoes
• Townhouse crackers
• Flatbread crackers

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Cold Crab Dip Recipe

Yield: 10

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

This quick and easy cold crab dip can be prepared in just five minutes!

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Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crab meat or imitation crab, finely chopped
• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce or other hot sauce
• Juice from 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl. Stir to combine.
2. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 297Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 635mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 16g

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