The Best 6 Ingredient Hot Crab Dip Recipe With Step By Step Instructions

This 6-Ingredient Hot Crab Dip recipe is simple to prepare but big on flavor.  It is as easy as mixing together the ingredients and heating up the crab dip in the oven.  What are the six ingredients? Canned crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, milk, and slivered almonds for a topping (optional).  What’s even better? This recipe only bakes for 15 minutes.  High Five!

Easy Crab Dip Recipe

This crab dip with almonds recipe has been on our Christmas menu for as long as we can remember – at least more than 20 years.  This easy Hot Crab Dip originated from a fellow teacher who taught with our mom (thanks Mr. Suits).  We serve it with a variety of crackers. You can even mix this ahead of time, and warm it on location, but just note that it may take a little longer to heat through this way.

Do you have certain recipes that are a must for your holiday gatherings?  Some of our family favorites are Old-Fashioned Pea Salad, Dainty Log Butter Cookies, Grandma’s Butterscotch Rolls, and Aunt Peggy’s Cheesy Taco Dip.

Crab Dip Ingredients

• Lump Crab Meat
• Softened Cream Cheese
• Worcestershire sauce
• Milk
• Finely Minced Onion
• Slivered Almonds

How to Make Hot Crab Dip

Step by Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Drain crab meat.
3. In a large bowl, fold together crab meat, cream cheese (room temperature), Worcestershire Sauce, milk and onion. 
4. Pour mixture into a small baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with slivered almonds if desired, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, pita chips or pretzels.

Storage Instructions

Let leftovers cool completely; transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.

Full recipe for crab dip appetizer is at the end of this post.

Recipe FAQs

• If you are on a budget, you can make the dip with only one can of crab meat.
• Canned crab meat is found in the same aisle as canned tuna.  There is usually only one or two different brands.
• This is a crab hot crab dip without sour cream.
• You could change this crab dip appetizer up by swapping out the canned crab for canned shrimp. Yum!
• Let the cream cheese come to room temperature on the counter before mixing.
• If the dip feels really thick, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until you get the desired consistency.

Looking for more dip options? Try our Hot Pizza Dip, Cold Crab Dip, Black Bean Caviar Salsa, Bologna Salad and Crock Pot Sausage Queso Dip.

Recipe Variations

• For a kick, add a splash of hot sauce.
• If needed, use imitation crab meat; although lump crabmeat is best.
• Minced garlic or onion would be a tasty addition.
• Replace sour cream with mayonnaise.
• To brighten up the flavor, add a splash of fresh lemon juice.
• Add a teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning.
• Garnish with green onions before serving.
• Change it up by adding artichokes and Parmesan cheese.

Can you make hot crab dip ahead of time?

Yes, prep the hot crab dip, and refrigerate immediately. Bake in the oven before serving. Please note, the cook time could be increased if the dip is starting from cold.

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