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Delish Louisiana Crab Dip Recipe

Delish Louisiana Crab Dip Recipe

Hot, creamy, and loaded with Cajun-spiced crab, this Louisiana dip bakes up bubbly and irresistible. Serve with crackers, crostini, or crisp veggies.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz lump crab meat drained and picked over for shells
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 0.75 cup shredded pepper jack cheese divided, for mixing and topping
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra savoriness
  • 0.25 cup chopped green onions
  • 0.25 cup finely diced red bell pepper optional
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1.25 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 0.75 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika for topping
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  • Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise and sour cream until creamy.
  • Whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Fold in crab, green onions, red bell pepper, Parmesan, and half the pepper jack. Keep the crab pieces chunky.
  • Spread mixture in the dish. Sprinkle with remaining pepper jack and dust with smoked paprika.
  • Bake until hot and bubbling at the edges, 18–20 minutes. Broil 1–2 minutes to brown the top if desired.
  • Rest 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with crackers, crostini, or celery sticks.

Notes

Variation: Swap pepper jack for sharp cheddar, or add a minced jalapeño for extra kick. For a stovetop version, warm the mixture in a skillet over low heat until creamy, then fold in crab and serve without baking. Storage: Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days; reheat gently at 300°F until warmed through.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Delish Louisiana Crab Dip Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.