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Cajun Comfort
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.
Ingredients
Protein
• 8 oz lump or claw crab meat, picked over
Sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• butter, for greasing dish
Vegetables
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
Topping
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• 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.
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.
Ingredients
Protein
• 8 oz lump or claw crab meat, picked over
Sauce
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• butter, for greasing dish
Vegetables
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 clove garlic, minced
Topping
• ½ cup shredded cheddar
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat:
Reheat in a 350°F oven until warm and bubbly.
Swaps
No cream cheese? Use the same amount of Neufchâtel cheese.
No Monterey Jack? Use the same amount of low-moisture mozzarella.
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.
Quick Fixes
Dip too thick: stir in a splash of milk before baking.
Want it browned: broil 2 minutes at the end.
More heat: add extra Cajun seasoning or hot sauce.
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