How to Make a Hot Crab Dip
One of the greatest appetizers especially when one would like to have a great seafood experience is the hot crab dip. It is fairly easy to make and the ingredients can be found in grocery stores wherever you may be located.
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces or 2 cans of crab meat
- 8 ounces or 2 packages of cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 cups of cheddar cheese, shredded
- A tablespoon and a half of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of hot sauce (you may use Tabasco for an extra kick)
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- Paprika for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat you oven to 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit
- Mix together the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice in a medium sized bowl until well incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 shallow baking dish and garnish with paprika.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes in the oven or until golden brown and apparently bubbly.
- Serve with a side of crackers or toasted bread.
For an extra kick, you may also use a dash of cayenne pepper with the paprika.