Sure, here’s a recipe for a delicious Louisiana Hot Crab Dip:
Ingredients:
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked clean
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
- Sliced baguette, crackers, or tortilla chips for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to mix them until smooth and well combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, minced garlic, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix everything together until evenly incorporated.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Transfer the crab dip mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the dip in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbly.
- Once the dip is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the Louisiana Hot Crab Dip with sliced baguette, crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Enjoy your delicious Louisiana Hot Crab Dip as an appetizer or party snack!
Note: Adjust the amount of hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper according to your spice preference. You can also add a sprinkle of additional chopped green onions or parsley on top for garnish before serving.
