This Hot Pepper Jack Crab Dip is a delectable option for your next special occasion. After baking until its gooey and golden serve it with pita chips, crostini or crackers for dipping.

Easy Hot Pepper Jack Crab Dip Recipe

Crab is a pricey ingredient regardless of what dish it’s being used for. We all love jumbo lump crab cakes but, when you’re entertaining, it’s not always cost effective to serve crab cakes to a group. It does however, make a fabulous starter. This cheesy crab dip features a mild kick from the pepper jack cheese. If you’re a bit spice shy you can of course, use whatever flavor of cheese suits your taste. I refer to this dip as special, not only because of the ingredients, but, I was inspired by a sweet friend to develop this appetizer for a girls only birthday celebration. We often cook and bring our dishes together to enjoy and this night was no different. It was the perfect opportunity to take something worthy of such an occasion.

How to Make the BEST Hot Pepper Jack Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Hot Pepper Jack Crab Dip: Jumbo lump crab meat, chive and onion cream cheese, mayonnaise,sour cream, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt and black pepper. shredded pepper jack cheese, pimento, grated Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic and hot sauce.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium bowl, whisk or mixer, measuring cups and spoons, knives and chopping board and 1 1/2 quart baking dish or similar size oven safe skillet.
This dip can be assembled one day in advance, covered and chilled. Allow it to sit on the counter for 15 minutes and adjust the baking time, if needed. It’s best baked just before serving, and assembling in advance allows the flavors to develop even more intensely.
You can adapt the flavor of cheese to suit your taste. Monterey jack, Gruyere or a sharp white cheddar works well, too.
Use quality fresh crab meat for the best result. If you’re serving crab, it may as well be good crab meat and not an imitation.
Serve this dip warm with pita chips, tortilla chips, garlic bread or even vegetables for a true five star treat.
When you want to include crab on the menu, you may like to try my recipe for crab hush puppies with comeback sauce for dipping. I also love making these Parmesan crusted crab cake bites for holiday parties. This crab pie recipe from Southern Living would be fantastic for your next brunch.
Store baked Crab Dip chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in single servings in the microwave.

More Easy Dip Recipes to Make

Baked Reuben Dip.
Mexican inspired Chicken Enchilada Dip.
Gooey and delicious Three Cheesesteak Dip.
Cowboy Queso Dip made in a slow cooker is perfect for game day.
Homemade Ranch Dip for dipping vegetables, chips, crackers and more.
Smoked Salmon Dip is ideal for holiday celebrations and summer gatherings.

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