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Cajun Crab Dip
A hot, cheesy Cajun crab dip baked until bubbly, with sweet crab and smoky seasoning.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
8
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
Softened cream cheese makes a smooth, scoopable base that bakes up bubbly. Folding the crab in last keeps the pieces sweet and intact.
Quick Fixes
Dip too thick: stir in a splash of milk before baking.
Want it browned: broil 2 minutes at the end.
Ingredients
Protein
Sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• butter, for greasing dish
Vegetables
• 1 clove garlic, minced
Topping
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a small baking dish.
2
Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
3
Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, green onions, and garlic.
4
Fold in the Monterey Jack and the crab.
5
Spread into the dish and top with cheddar.
6
Bake 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly, then scatter green onions over.
Store
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat
Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm and bubbly.
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Avo's Tip
Bring the cream cheese to room temperature first so the dip blends smooth, not lumpy.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What do I serve with it?
Toasted baguette, crackers, or celery and bell pepper strips.
• Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Assemble it, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
• Lump or claw crab?
Either works; claw is budget-friendly, lump gives bigger pieces.
Cajun Crab Dip
Ingredients
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8 oz lump or claw crab meat, picked over
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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2 tablespoons minced green onions
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
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½ cup shredded cheddar
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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butter, for greasing dish
Instructions
1
Heat the oven to 375°F and butter a small baking dish.
2
Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
3
Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, green onions, and garlic.
4
Fold in the Monterey Jack and the crab.
5
Spread into the dish and top with cheddar.
6
Bake 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly, then scatter green onions over.
15
min
active
35
min
total
8
servings
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