Hot Crab and Bacon Dip
Hot Crab and Bacon Dip is the ultimate cheesy appetizer! Tender lump crab, crispy bacon, green onions and three kinds of cheese make this decadent dip a major crowd pleaser!
Everybody needs a delicious go to recipe for parties and family get togethers, if you don’t have a signature dish, I’m gifting one to you! This Hot Crab and Bacon Dip is always a favorite! It is easy to make and amazing with tortilla chips, buttery, toasted garlic bread or vegetables.
This dip is unique from other crab dips because it features chopped artichokes and crispy bacon. These additions make an irresistible flavor combination!
Ingredients for Hot Crab Dip
You can find the full recipe card and instructions below, but this gives you a quick overview of the ingredients you will need to make this cheesy dip:
- Sour cream
- Mayonnaise
- Cheese: Cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan
- Crab meat
- Bacon
- Green Onions
- Canned artichokes
- Worcestershire sauce
- Lemon juice
- Spices: Old bay or your favorite cajun seasoning
How do you make Crab and Bacon Dip?
- Combine all of the ingredients except 1 cup of the shredded cheddar and 1/4 cup of the chopped bacon and spread into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
- Top the dip with the remaining cheddar and bake 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon and additional green onions. Serve immediately.
Can you make this dip in a slow cooker?
Yes, you can use a small 2 quart slow cooker for this recipe. Simply follow the same directions and heat the dip for approximately two hours until warmed through.
Other Easy Appetizers
Appetizers are my favorite part of hosting! Who doesn’t love a little tasty bite before you chow down on the main meal? These appetizers are perfect for game days, holidays or just because!
- Easy Sausage Cream Cheese Pinwheels: these are one of my favorites, the dough is naturally gluten free and low carb so perfect for those on a keto diet.
- Pepperoni Pizza Bites: Excellent served with warm marinara.
- Green Bean Fries: You can make these crispy fries two ways, in the oven or air fryer. I love these dipped in ranch dressing!
- Crab and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms: The perfect super simple, yet elegant appetizer!
- Keto Chicken Fajita Taquitos: These low carb taquitos are loaded with tender chicken, vegetables and zesty lime juice! Don’t forget the guacamole!
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Taquitos: A major crowd pleaser!
Hot Crab and Bacon Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
- 1 15-ounce can artichokes rinsed and chopped
- 16 ounces lump crab meat rinsed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay or cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 4 slices of bacon cooked and chopped, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients except 1 cup of the shredded cheddar and half of the chopped bacon and spread into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
- Top the dip with the remaining cheddar and bake 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining bacon and additional green onions. Serve immediately.
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