Description
Creamy crab and artichoke hot dip brings coastal comfort to your table with rich, tangy flavors. Melted cheese and succulent seafood create a luxurious appetizer that will delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) lump crab meat
- 1 14-ounce (400 grams) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded fontina cheese, divided
- ½ cup (50 grams) shredded pepper jack cheese
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 425°F and prepare a 9-inch baking dish by lightly coating it with oil or nonstick spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until achieving a velvety smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in chopped artichoke hearts, delicate crab meat, half the fontina cheese, piquant pepper jack, finely sliced green onions, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, tasting to ensure a balanced flavor profile.
- Carefully spread the crab and artichoke blend into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle the remaining fontina cheese across the top of the dip, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling edges.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and the dip to set slightly.
- Serve piping hot alongside an array of accompaniments like crisp crackers, rustic bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- For an elegant twist, consider transforming the dip into bite-sized treats by filling mini phyllo cups or serving with gourmet pita chips.
Notes
- Perfectly balanced flavors merge sweet crab meat, tangy artichokes, and melted cheese for a decadent dip that screams comfort and sophistication.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 665 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg