Knock-Your-Socks-Off Warm Crab Dip Recipe
This Knock-Your-Socks-Off Warm Crab Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer combining cream cheese, wine, fresh crab meat, artichokes, and tangy blue cheese. Baked to perfection and served warm, it’s perfect for parties or a delightful snack with crackers or chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light is acceptable)
- 1 large egg, beaten
Seafood and Vegetables
- 1 pound fresh crab meat, drained and shells removed (or two 6-ounce cans, squeezed dry)
- One 16-ounce can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
Cheese and Garnish
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Cream Cheese with Wine: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cubed cream cheese and dry white wine. Cook slowly, stirring frequently until the cream cheese is soft and creamy. Remove from heat and whisk until fully blended and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold in the chopped artichoke hearts, crab meat, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, and beaten egg into the cream cheese mixture. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bake the Dip: Spoon the creamy crab mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with sliced black olives, if using. Serve the dip warm alongside assorted crackers, tortilla chips, or pita chips for dipping.
Notes
- Using fresh crab meat enhances flavor, but canned crab works well if fresh is unavailable.
- Light mayonnaise can be used to reduce fat content without sacrificing creaminess.
- Keep an eye on the dip while baking to avoid over-browning.
- Black olives are optional but add a nice contrast and garnish.
- Serve warm immediately for best texture and flavor.
