We all know that a party can be measured by the quality of its snacks. Nothing is more inviting than a creamy dip to enjoy with tortilla chips or crackers, especially when it features the addicting combo of crab meat and cream cheese. This cold crab dip will get your party started with its tasty blend of citrus, crab, and savory seasonings!
Crab dip is a go-to appetizer, and while hot crab dip is delicious, cold crab dip is even more refreshing and snackable. Either imitation crab or fresh crab works great in this easy crab dip recipe. To add extra taste and texture, feel free to add in some veggies like celery, red onion, or bell pepper.
I like to serve this dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or even crunchy veggies such as cucumber, carrots, or celery.
How To Make Cold Crab Dip
Danielle Sullivan
Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and seasonings in a blender or food processor, blending until smooth and combined.
Fold in the crab meat and chives with a spatula or large smooth, making sure not to overmix, leaving pieces of crab meat throughout the dip.
Transfer dip to a bowl, cover in plastic wrap, and chill until serving. Enjoy!
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Cold Crab Dip
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 2 tbsp Chives, chopped
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and seasonings in a blender or food processor, blending until smooth and combined.
- Fold in the crab meat and chives with a spatula or large smooth, making sure not to overmix. You want there to be pieces of crab meat throughout the dip.
- Transfer dip to a bowl, cover in plastic wrap, and chill until serving.
