A creamy crab spinach artichoke dip is a savory and flavorful appetizer that is served warm or at room temperature. Loaded with fresh lump crab meat, tender spinach and tangy artichoke, this dip can be served with a variety of dippers such as bread, pita chips, tortilla chips or veggie sticks.
A no-fuss cheesy crab dip that can be prepared in advance and baked before serving. Spinach crab dip with artichokes and cream cheese is the perfect appetizer for any occasion, from a game day appetizer to a shared potluck dish.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- Make ahead - You can prepare this dip ahead of time, stored in your refrigerator and then bake before serving.
- Easy to make - Everything is mixed and spread into a baking dish.
- Seafood - A classic spinach artichoke dip with a seafood twist by adding juicy lumps of crab meat to it.
- A versatile dip - A dip that fits many occasions as it can be served with bread, pita chips or raw veggies.
- Flavor and savory - Sour cream, cream cheese and mayo is combined to make a creamy texture. The addition of the artichokes, spinach and crab meat make this dip truly irrestible!
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes
- Cream cheese: An 8-ounce block of cheese is the basis of this dip.
- Sour cream: Helps make the dip creamy and good.
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic: A must-have for a delicious flavor.
- Old bay seasoning: A versatile seasoning blend that is sweet, salty and bold.
- Lemon juice
- Worcestershire sauce
- Spinach: Frozen spinach is used to make this dish so easy to make.
- Artichoke hearts: A 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts are drained and chopped.
- Cheddar cheese: Use your favorite kind of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Crabmeat: Lump crabmeat is
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, old bay seasoning, lemon juice and beat with an electric mixer until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in spinach and artichokes.
- Gently fold in crabmeat.
- Spread mixture into a 9-inch casserole dish, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browed. Serve with pita chips.
🥣 Equipment
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🧺 Storage
Leftover crab spinach artichoke dip can be wrapped and stored in your refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 days. Reheat in your microwave or in your oven until warm throughout.
⌛ Make Ahead
Crab spinach artichoke dip is the best make ahead dish. Just need to combine the ingredients and then spread into a baking dish. Wrap and store in the frig until you're ready to bake and serve.
🍽️ Serve With
- Crab spinach artichoke dip can be served with slices of toasted french bread or flatbread, tortilla or pita chips. It also goes well with carrot or cucumber sticks.
👩🍳 Variations
- Top with freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
- Sprinkle a dash of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Replace cheddar cheese with a different cheese, like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
💬 FAQs
Lump and claw crabmeat are not normally interchangeable. Claw crabmeat comes from the claws and is usually a bolder flavor, a grainier texture and can be a darker color. Lump crabmeat is preferred for most crabmeat dishes.
Of course, however it will not have the same taste as lump crabmeat. Although imitation crab meat is budget-friendly, it is also highly processed with added sugar, corn starch, coloring and minced white fish.
To ensure that the lump crab meat is well-drained, squeeze or press down on it to remove excess water or your crab dip may turn out runny.
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Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 block cream cheese 8 ounces
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ¾ teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 10 oz chopped frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 1 can 14oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 oz jumbo lump crabmeat drained
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- În a large bowl add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, old bay seasoning, lemon juice and beat with an electric mixer until fully combined and creamy.
- Fold in spinach and artichokes.
- Gently fold in crab meat.
- Spread mixture into a 9-inch casserole dish, sprinkle cheddar cheeses on top and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve with pita chips.
Notes
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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