For a Mexican-inspired twist, substitute lime juice for lemon juice and serve with warm tortilla chips. Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeño to your preferred level of spiciness. For a milder dip, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before mincing. This dip can be assembled a day in advance. Simply cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. Add a few minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. Real crab meat can be substituted for imitation crab, but it is more expensive and may not provide a big enough difference to justify the expense.
Nontraditional Crab Dip
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME30 mins
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SERVING16 People
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VIEWS87
A fiery and flavorful hot crab dip, infused with the zing of jalapeño and the creamy richness of Monterey Jack cheese. Perfect for wowing guests at your next gathering, this dip is incredibly easy to prepare and can even be made ahead of time. Serve it bubbling hot with an array of crackers, toasted baguette slices, or crispy tortilla chips.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate3 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat8 g
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Sodium258 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat13 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped green onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, and minced jalapeño pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Then, gently fold in 1 cup of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe serving dish or pie plate. Spread evenly and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the top. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown in the center. (30 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Serve hot with crackers, sliced French bread, or tortilla chips.
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Ransom Schaden
Apr 1, 2025I substituted the lime juice as suggested and it was delicious with tortilla chips. Will definitely make again!
Amaya Connellymarquardt
Feb 20, 2025I made it ahead of time and baked it when my guests arrived, very convenient and tasty.
Dino Ritchie
Nov 10, 2024This dip was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about the flavor, and it was so easy to make.
Aurelio Gleasonbahringer
Sep 7, 2024I made this for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! The jalapeño adds just the right amount of kick.