Hot Crab Dip

By srumbel

This hot cheesy crab dip is spiced with Old Bay and studded with peppadew peppers for a sweet and tangy flavor that's irresistible
from neighborfoodblog.com

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 2 shallots, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup sliced or chopped peppadew peppers, drained
• 1 lb. lump crab meat
• 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 3 green onions, sliced
• RITZ crackers, for serving (5 crackers = 1 serving)

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a small sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until softened and golden, about five minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute another minute, or until fragrant.

Add the shallots, garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until well combined. Fold in the peppers and crab meat, then stir in the hot sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning.

Spread the dip evenly over a baking dish (8 inch square pans or deep dish pie plates work well), and sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until dip is bubbly and cheese is melted and starting to brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve with crackers for dipping!

Serves 8

Recipe Notes

You can buy jarred peppadew peppers at most grocery stores. Look for them in the deli, cheese, or Italian food section. You might also want to check the salad/olive bar, where you can buy as many or as few as you like.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving As Served
Calories 263kcal Calories from fat 171
% Daily Value
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 18g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories 2000
Total Fat Less than 65g
Sat Fat Less than 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g