Hot Crab Dip (7 Ingredients)

5 from 11 votes

Hot Crab Dip (7 Ingredients)

This simple Hot Crab Dip has just 7 ingredients. It's a crowd-pleasing creamy appetizer or side dish that’s packed with sweet, smokey, and tangy flavors. Watch it disappear in seconds at your next party or gathering! Makes 3 cups

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crab dip recipe, dip recipe, grilled corn dip, hot crab dip

Servings: to 12

Calories: 144kcal

Author: Tara Teaspoon

Ingredients

3 ears fresh corn* shucked
8 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped scallion
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 can (6 ounces) crab meat drained

Instructions

Grill three ears shucked fresh corn over high heat, turning occasionally until lightly charred on all sides, 10 to 15 min. Cut kernels from cobs.*
In a medium bowl combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped scallion, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix to combine.
Then, gently fold in the grilled corn and drained crab meat.
Spread mixture in a 1½-qt baking dish and bake at 350°F until heated through, 45 minutes. Serve sprinkled with extra scallions, alongside pita chips.

Notes

* Here are alternatives to charring corn on the cob on the grill.

• Use a kitchen torch to char corn on the cob. Place the cobs on a baking sheet on the stove top, or in a skillet, and use the flame from the torch to char most of the kernels.

• Broil thawed frozen corn, or drained canned corn. Spread the corn evenly on a baking sheet and broil until bits are dark and charred.

• Sauté thawed frozen corn, or drained canned corn in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the kernels darken and char a bit.

Nutrition