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Hot Crab Dip with Cream Cheese

This simple Hot Crab Dip is so easy to make and is so addictive! This creamy dip is loaded with crab meat, red pepper, corn, jalapenos, and loads of cheese, it is the ultimate appetizer recipe served with homemade Crostini or tortilla chips.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Valentina

Ingredients

  • 12 oz crab meat (canned, imitation, or fresh meat), chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno, finely chopped
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cube crab meat, depending on desired dip consistency. Finely chop celery stalk, pepper, and jalapeno. Combine all chopped ingredients in bowl. Add drained corn.
  • In a bowl combine cream cheese, mayo and sour cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add cream cheese mixture and cheese to the vegetables/crab meat. Mix everything.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven to 355°F for about 25-35 minutes or until bubbly.