Creamy Hot Crab Dip (Low Carb Keto)
Creamy Hot Crab Dip is a warm, cheesy seafood appetizer made with crabmeat and cream cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 green onions finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 12 ounces canned crabmeat drained
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese divided
- Sliced green onions for garnish
- Crackers chips, celery sticks, or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, crabmeat, garlic powder, salt, and ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Stir until the mixture is thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a 6-inch cast-iron skillet or a 1-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the Creamy Hot Crab Dip is bubbling around the edges.
- Switch the oven to broil and broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese develops golden-brown spots.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dip to rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or keto crackers for a low-carb option.
- Toasted crostini and pita chips work well for guests who are not following a keto diet.
- Fresh crab can be substituted for canned crabmeat.
- Leftovers can be used as a topping for baked potatoes or stuffed mushrooms.