Dive into this Cajun Crab Dip recipe. It is creamy, cheesy, full of lump crab and only takes 40 minutes to make!
This Cajun crab dip recipe is a tantalizing appetizer that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen table. This creamy, cheesy crab dip is packed with succulent crab meat and a bold blend of Cajun spices, delivering a perfect balance of heat and savory depth. Everyone will keep coming back for more!
If you enjoy dips as much as I do, then you have to also try my Roasted Red Pepper Hummus and my Black Olive Tapenade.
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Why We Love This Cajun Crab Dip
- It can be served hot or cold.
- It’s an easy appetizer that makes for great party food everyone will love!
- It only takes 40 minutes to make.
Recipe Ingredients
Cream Cheese – Adds creaminess to this delicious seafood dip.
Cajun Seasoning – To give this perfect appetizer a little Cajun kick.
For a fill list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Cajun Crab Dip
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: In a large bowl add in the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning and mix until smooth.
Step 3: Next, add in the cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions and crab meat and gently fold everything together.
Step 4: Then, transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish (I used an 8×8 dish) and bake for 20-25 minutes until it is warm and bubbly.
Step 5: Finally, serve warm and enjoy!
FAQs
Dippers I would recommend would be Ritz crackers, tortilla chips, crusty bread, carrots, celery, or any other veggies you prefer.
Yes. I have made this recipe with imitation crabmeat and it is a great substitute for crab.
If you are wanting to add in more flavor into this recipe I recommend adding one or more of the following based on your taste preferences: garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, paprika, old bay seasoning. You can also add in some cayenne pepper to make a hot Cajun crab dip.
Storage Information
You can store any leftover Crab Dip in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3-4 days.
You can eat this Cajun crab dip cold or warm. To reheat, you can either place it in your oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through, or in your microwave until everything has warmed through.
Cajun Crab Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese - softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup cheddar cheese - shredded
- 1 red bell pepper - finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions - finely diced
- 8 oz jumbo lump crab meat - chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl add in the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Cajun seasoning and mix until smooth.
- Next, add in the cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions and crab meat and gently fold everything together.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish (I used an 8×8 dish) and bake for 20-25 minutes until it is warm and bubbly.
- Finally serve warm and enjoy!
This is a great dip to serve at parties or to bring to parties. Had this for a little get together and everyone loved it!
Came out great! Everyone loved it!