Crab Dip

This party-perfect crab dip recipe will be a hit at your next potluck, tailgate, or get-together.

How to Make Crab Dip

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Crab Dip Ingredients

These are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated crab dip recipe:

· Crabmeat: This crab dip starts with two cans of drained and flaked crabmeat.· Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese ensures a rich, creamy, and flavorful crab dip.· Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise adds even more richness.· Onion: A finely chopped onion takes the flavor up a notch.· Seasonings: This easy crab dip is seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.· Italian bread: For a restaurant-worthy presentation, serve this crab dip in a hollowed out loaf of Italian bread.

How Do You Make Crab Dip?

It couldn't be easier to make this crab dip: Simply stir all the ingredients together, bake, and enjoy. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below.

What to Serve With Crab Dip

Serve this crab dip with crackers, sturdy vegetables, tortilla chips, pretzels, or pita bread. If you want to go the homemade route, try serving it with fresh crostini.

Can You Make Crab Dip Ahead of Time?

This crab dip makes a great make-ahead appetizer! Just combine the ingredients, spread the mixture in the baking dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to two days. When you're ready to serve it, bake and serve the dish according to the recipe.

How to Store Crab Dip

Store your leftover crab dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. We don't recommend freezing crab dip, as cream cheese does not freeze and thaw well.

Cookdap Community Tips and Praise

“I added some Old Bay seasoning to the mix and also on the top for some color,” says Bruce Zieper. “It was a real crowd pleaser, I’ll make it again for sure!”

“Great recipe,” according to JoeOnTheGo. “I added grated white Cheddar and Cajun seasoning. It rocked! I also had all of the ingredients and did not have to go to the grocery.”

“This recipe is so easy and the taste is awesome,” raves cheryll. “I have brought this to numerous parties and it’s always a hit!”