Crab Dip

Health score
2%
Crab Dip
57 min.
20
130kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with a delightful Crab Dip that is sure to impress your guests at any gathering. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, this dish is the perfect addition to your antipasti platter or as a standalone appetizer. Imagine sinking your flatbread crackers into a warm, bubbly dip that brings together the rich taste of lump crab meat and the comforting creaminess of Béchamel sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon juice and a hint of hot sauce for a subtle kick.

This Crab Dip is not only delicious but also versatile, making it an ideal starter for any occasion, from casual get-togethers to elegant dinner parties. With a generous serving size of 20, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser, satisfying everyone from seafood lovers to those looking for a delectable snack. The combination of melted Comté and Pecorino Romano cheeses creates a heavenly blend that adds depth to the dish, while the fresh herbs lend a burst of color and freshness.

Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe requires minimal equipment and can be baked to a beautiful golden brown, making it as visually appealing as it is tasty. Serve it warm with a side of crisp flatbread crackers, and watch as your guests eagerly dive in for a taste of this irresistible appetizer. Elevate your culinary repertoire with this exquisite Crab Dip, a dish that embodies both comfort and sophistication.

Ingredients

  • ounces comté shredded
  • 20 servings round buttery crackers 
  • teaspoon parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon chives fresh chopped
  • teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 20 servings sauce 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • pound lump crab meat drained
  • ounce pecorino cheese grated
  • 1.5 teaspoons seafood seasoning 
  • tablespoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; gently fold in crab. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish.
  3. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  4. Sprinkle with chives, and serve with flatbread crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories130kcal
Protein23.21%
Fat42.47%
Carbs34.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.2
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.0186956615552%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.03kcal
6.5%
Fat:6.08g
9.35%
Saturated Fat:2.21g
13.83%
Carbohydrates:11.05g
3.68%
Net Carbohydrates:10.66g
3.88%
Sugar:1.78g
1.98%
Cholesterol:17.24mg
5.75%
Sodium:427.66mg
18.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.48g
14.95%
Vitamin B12:2.15µg
35.8%
Selenium:10.04µg
14.34%
Phosphorus:139.87mg
13.99%
Copper:0.24mg
11.81%
Zinc:1.71mg
11.43%
Calcium:110.89mg
11.09%
Vitamin K:9.6µg
9.15%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.76%
Folate:22.88µg
5.72%
Iron:1.02mg
5.64%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.32%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.28%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.48%
Magnesium:17.46mg
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.89%
Vitamin C:2.59mg
3.14%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.62%
Potassium:87.75mg
2.51%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.79%
Fiber:0.39g
1.57%
Vitamin A:73.38IU
1.47%
Source:My Recipes