Hot Pecan Crab Dip
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends. Filled with the flavors of sweet crab meat, chopped Texas pecans, and melted butter, this recipe is best served with crackers, tortilla chips, and/or toasted bread points for a delicious appetizer that is sure to be a hit at your next party.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Details
Servings 24
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from texascooppower.com
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine crab, bacon, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, mayonnaise, jalapeños, onion and garlic in a bowl then transfer to a 9-by-9-inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, combine pecans, remaining Parmesan, crackers and butter.
Sprinkle pecan mixture over top of crab mixture and bake until bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.
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