Creamy Hot Crab Dip (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free) Recipe
This Creamy Hot Crab Dip is a delicious low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free appetizer that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Made with cream cheese, fresh green onions, mayonnaise, and tender crabmeat, this dip bakes to bubbly perfection topped with melted cheddar cheese. Serve it warm with crackers, chips, celery, or crostini for a savory seafood delight that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese (softened, about 1 ½ blocks)
- 6 green onions (finely chopped)
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise (¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon)
- 2 cans crabmeat (6 ounces each, 12 ounces total, drained)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (or shredded mozzarella, divided)
For Serving
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Crackers, chips, celery, or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° Celsius) to prepare it for baking the crab dip.
- Mix the dip ingredients. In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onions, mayonnaise, drained crabmeat, garlic powder, salt, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
- Prepare the baking dish. Spread the crab mixture evenly into a small 6-inch cast-iron skillet or a 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining half cup of shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake the dip. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and heated through.
- Broil to brown the cheese. Turn on the oven broiler and broil the dip just until the cheese on top develops golden brown spots for a delicious crust.
- Let it rest. Carefully remove the hot crab dip from the oven and allow it to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to avoid burns and let flavors meld.
Notes
- Drain the crabmeat well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mixture.
- Serve with low-carb crackers or fresh celery sticks to keep the dish keto-friendly.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving for convenience.
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