Crab Artichoke Dip Recipes

Adding a rich dip recipe makes a whole lot of difference to every meal. In case, you are fond of crabs and seafood, you will definitely like the taste of crab artichoke dip. Easy to prepare and less time-consuming, it is a perfect side dish for parties and family gatherings. So, this weekend add something new to your regular meal menu by preparing a delectable crab artichoke dip.

Garlic Crab Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 6 ounces crab meat (chopped)
• 1 (4-ounce) can artichoke hearts (chopped)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 ounce powdered soup mix

Directions for Preparation

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine together crab meat, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, minced garlic and powdered soup mix. Still well to blend the mixture and transfer it into a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven (uncovered) for 30 minutes. Serve this garlic crab artichoke dip by simply spreading over whole wheat crackers or toast.

Crab Artichoke Dip with Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 14 ounces can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• ½ pound (8 ounces) crab meat
• 1 package cream cheese (softened)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ cup cheddar cheese (grated)
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard
• Pinch of garlic salt
• Paprika to garnish

Directions for Preparation

First of all, remove cartilage from the crab meat and keep aside. Take a large mixing bowl and combine together the ingredients - cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and garlic. Mix well till you get a smooth creamy mixture. If required, add milk to bring the desired consistency. Then, stir in 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Fold the artichoke hearts and crab meat into the cream mixture. Transfer this into a casserole, top with remaining grated cheese and bake at 325° F. After baking for about 30 minutes, the top layer will become slightly brown. Remove and serve hot.

Hot and Spicy Crab Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• ½ pound crab meat
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño peppers
• ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1½ teaspoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon celery salt

Directions for Preparation

For this hot crab dip recipe, preheat oven to 375° F. Turn on the burner and heat a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and immediately add chopped red bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes till pepper turns soft and tender. In a mixing bowl, mix cooked red bell pepper, artichoke hearts, crab meat, mayonnaise, cheese, green onion, jalapeño pepper, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and celery salt. Transfer this concoction into a baking dish, sprinkle almonds and bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes. You can remove it when the top is lightly browned.

Crab Artichoke Spinach Dip

Ingredients

• 8 ounces crab meat (chopped)
• 1 (4-ounce) jar artichokes (chopped)
• 1 package frozen spinach (thawed)
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup mayonnaise

Directions for Preparation

Place spinach in a colander and squeeze out excess water. After this, add all ingredients - crab meat, artichoke, spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise in a crock pot. Cook at low heat for about an hour. This crab artichoke spinach dip recipe serves best with bagel chips and tortilla chips.

These delicious crab artichoke dip recipes will convert your meal into a special treat. For making steamed artichoke crab dip recipes, steam the artichoke hearts first in a microwave save steaming bag and blend with the remaining ingredients. As you now know how to make these crab recipes, you do not have to wait for special occasions to enjoy you favorite crab dip!