Easy 4-Ingredient Crab Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Servings: 6-8
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crab, this easy baked crab dip comes together with just four simple ingredients. Handy Special Crab Meat adds sweet crab flavor and tender flakes throughout the dip, making it an easy seafood appetizer for parties, holidays, game days, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dip.
- 8 oz Handy Special Crab Meat, drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup French onion dip
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- OLD BAY® Seasoning, optional, to taste
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Drain the Handy Special Crab Meat of any excess liquid.
- Reserve approximately ¼ cup of the cheddar cheese for topping.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and French onion dip until smooth and evenly blended.
- Stir in ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Gently fold in the Handy Special Crab Meat, taking care not to overmix.
- Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese over the top. If desired, lightly season with OLD BAY®.
- Bake at 375°F for 10–15 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.
- Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, crostini, pita chips, or vegetables.