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    Home » Grocer to Table » Easy Hot Crab Dip

    Easy Hot Crab Dip

    Posted on November 15, 2021 By Beth Neels

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    This Hot Crab Dip could not be easier! Loaded with artichokes and cheesy goodness! Make it with fresh or canned crab meat! Add some sauteed spinach to bump up your veg servings for the day! Takes less than 20 to prepare!

    Hot Crab Dip on toasted crostini on white plate.

    This hot crab dip is perfect for parties and entertaining any time of the year! I usually make it at least twice per year because it is so easy and it is always a hit! This dip is made without cream cheese.

    The best part is that is only takes 15 minutes to prepare! Then just pop it in the oven and 25 minutes later, you have a hot, fresh, flavorful spread for crackers or crostini!

    Can you make hot crab dip ahead?

    Hand grabbing crostini with crab dip.

    Yes! You can put the dip together 1-2 days before you need to serve it. Then, just bake it before serving time.

    What you need

    Hot crab dip ingredients on on bamboo board.
    • fresh or canned crabmeat
    • canned artichoke hearts
    • fresh spinach (you can use frozen chopped spinach)
    • Parmesan cheese
    • mayonnaise
    • fresh thyme
    • oregano
    • pinch of cayenne
    • crackers, chips or toasted baguette for serving
    More dip ingredients on board.
    • green onions – scallions
    • oregano – fresh or dried can be used
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh parsley
    • ground cayenne pepper
    • olive oil for frying

    How to make it

    1. Sauté garlic in a splash of olive oil on medium heat.
    2. Add spinach and turn / stir.
    3. Cook just until wilted.
    4. Add all ingredients to medium bowl.
    5. Mix well.
    6. Place in oven proof baking dish.
    garlic in saute pan. Spinach added. Wilted spinach. All ingredients in large bowl. Mixed up ingredients. Dip in casserole.

    Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly. Serve with crackers or crostini. Serve hot!

    Close up of golden brown crab dip.

    Can hot crab dip be frozen?

    I wouldn’t suggest freezing this crab dip. The mayonnaise will break and you will be left with eggs and oil. You could freeze it once it is baked, but the texture will suffer.

    Dip in casserole with tray of crackers of bread.

    Serve this spinach-artichoke dip warm for best results.

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    crab dip in casserole

    The Best Damn Hot Crab Dip Ever

    Adding crab and spinach to a traditional artichoke dip gives it whole new depth of flavor!
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    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 50 tablespoons
    Calories: 41kcal
    Author: Beth Neels
    Cost: $12

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 cup sliced green onion tops and white
    • 2 crab legs meat removed (about 1 cup) or 2 – 4.25 ounces cans
    • 1 can artichokes drained and cut up
    • 2 tsp fresh garlic 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 cup heaping mayonnaise (Hellmann’s Canola or Olive Oil)
    • 1 cup heaping parmesan cheese
    • 2 cups fresh spinach
    • 1 green onion, sliced
    • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced minced
    • 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
    • pinch of cayenne pepper
    • 2 tsp Olive Oil
    • Your choice of crackers for serving or toasted baguette

    Instructions

    • Cut up green onion and artichokes. Add to mixing bowl.
    • Add about 2 teaspoons olive oil to a small frying pan and add spinach, turn constantly until just wilted.
    • Add mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, spices and spinach to the mixing bowl. Mix well.
    • Move to oven proof baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbly.
    • Serve with crackers or crostini
    casserole, 4 qt
    mixing bowls
    knife, chef’s knife
    cutting board, bamboo
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    Notes

    Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days.
    Reheat in microwave or, covered, in 350°F oven for about 15 minutes, until hot.
    Do not freeze.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Originally Published 1/3/2015 Updated 2/2/2022.

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    Comments

    1. Amy

      January 31, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Wow I love the sound of this, such a great crowd pleaser!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        February 01, 2020 at 11:10 am

        Thank you Amy! I appreciate you checking out the recipe!

        Reply
    2. kim

      January 31, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      This was so delicious and way easier than I thought it would be! Will definitely be making again for Super Bowl Sunday!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        February 01, 2020 at 11:09 am

        Oh, great! I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know Kim!

        Reply
    3. Kelly Anthony

      January 31, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      This easy crab and artichoke spinach dip is sure to impress any crowd. I love how quick and easy it is to prepare!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        February 01, 2020 at 11:09 am

        It really is quite easy and well worth the extra little bit of work in how full bodied the flavors are. Thanks Kelly!

        Reply
    4. Toni

      January 31, 2020 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is so delicious!! A huge hit at our parties!

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        February 01, 2020 at 11:08 am

        I’m so glad that you like it Toni! Everyone who tries it around here loves it too!

        Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika

      January 31, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve never had crab dip with artichoke and spinach. This sounds marvelous. I’m making this for my next party.

      Reply
      • Beth Neels

        February 01, 2020 at 11:07 am

        It is super delish Andrea! I could eat the whole bowl! Thanks for checking out the recipe!

        Reply
    6. Sue

      June 28, 2017 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      This is an interesting twist on the artichoke dip I make! Neat!

      Reply
      • Binky

        June 28, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Thanks, Sue! It really gives this classic dip a new twist!

        Reply

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