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Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip

Jan 16, 2013

Random confession but I have never made a crab dip before.  Not sure why because I love crab dip but never have!  Our friends had us over for dinner Sunday night and I knew it was the perfect time to try out a crab dip recipe.  Matt and I scoured the internet trying to find the best one and this one fit the bill.  It was so easy to whip together and delish! The crab and artichoke pair perfectly together and it is filled with lots of cheese.  So darn good- but not for your waistline 🙂

It is super important to buy good crab meat.  I bought the lump kind in a can you can get near the fresh seafood.  Costs a little more but so worth it flavor and texture-wise.

We served our dip with Pretzel Thins and Bagel Crisps.   Enjoy but be forewarned it is hard to stop eating this dip, it melts in your mouth!

Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip

Baked Crab and Artichoke Dip

The original recipe called for pico de gallo to be sprinkled over the top but we were lazy and left that part out — I included it on the directions in case you guys want to try it. I don't think it needs it but it could be good with it.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 0

Ingredients

CRAB DIP:

  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese, I use reduced-fat
  • 1/2 cup Mayo, I use light
  • 1/2 cup Fat-free Greek yogurt, I used "0% Fage"
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 bunch Green Onions, chopped
  • 1.5 cup Asiago Cheese, grated (I regularly split with Fontina, can also sub Monterrey jack or Mozzarella)
  • 14 oz can Artichoke Hearts, quartered and drained
  • 8-12 oz. Jumbo Lump Crab Meat
  • Salt & Pepper

PICO DE GALLO (optional)

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green onion tops, chopped
  • A squeeze of Lime juice
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Beat the cream cheese, mayo, and yogurt together until smooth.
  • Add the white and light parts of the green onions (dark green partswill be used for the pico), lemon juice, and 1 1/4 cup grated cheese. 
  • Fold in artichokes and crab. 
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  • Transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and spread evenly, sprinkling the remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown. 
  • To make the pico, toss all ingredients together and set aside until ready to serve. 
  • Remove the dip from the oven, top with pico, and serve with blue corn tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted crostini. 
  • Best when hot or very warm, leftovers will keep a couple of days.Can be assembled ahead of time and then baked at the last minute.

Notes

Recipe adapted from The Brewer & The Baker

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  1. YUUUUUUUM! This is one of my favorite recipes! Just smother it on some triscuits and I'm in heaven!

  2. Melissa W. says:

    Yum!!!!!!! Must try ASAP!!

  3. Pardon my language but holy shit this looks good. OMG!

  4. This looks pretty much amazing. My husband would love this! Thanks for sharing.

  5. this looks perfect — I might try serving this at my superbowl party! xo

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  6. I love crabdip too, but have never made it! I cannot wait to try this recipe. Great find!

  7. Christine says:

    omg this sounds incredible!!!! bookmarked to make this sometime very soon! Thanks girl!

  8. Natalie says:

    YES I've been waiting for this recipe ever since you Instagrammed it. Can't wait to try!

  9. YUM!! I am going to make this very soon….and just might end of eating the whole thing!!

  10. The Now says:

    What? OMG YUUUUM!!!!!!

  11. Val says:

    I'm drooling!!! Girl, this would be great for my football party!!

  12. Day Old News says:

    I too love crab dip, but have never made it. Glad yours was a success so I can steal the recipe! 😉

  13. OMG- this looks so good- I wish I could have some right now!!

  14. This sounds absolutely DELISH!!! I love a good crap dip, can't wait to try this!!

  15. Love your closet! I love crab dip! Hate that I missed the DVF and I have that same TBags print in the dress. : )
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  16. Allison says:

    Oh my goodness…this sounds so yummy! We are having friends over for dinner next weekend. I can't wait to make this. Thanks for sharing your recipe!