Hot Crab Dip with Crostini

Name: Hot Crab Dip with Crostini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; black pepper, to taste; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 4 oz smoked gouda cheese, cubed; 2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles; 8 oz lump crab meat; 2 tbsp green onions, sliced; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese; 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt, to taste; 1 tbsp fresh chives, for garnish

This hot crab dip combines lump crab meat with cream cheese, smoked gouda, and blue cheese for a rich, creamy appetizer that bakes until golden and bubbly. It's best served warm with crispy crostini for dipping.

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$29–$48

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Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
black pepper, to taste
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 oz smoked gouda cheese, cubed
2 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
8 oz lump crab meat
2 tbsp green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt, to taste
1 tbsp fresh chives, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
3
Reduce heat to low and stir in the softened cream cheese and heavy cream until a smooth sauce forms.
4
Add the cubed gouda and blue cheese crumbles, stirring continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and incorporated.
5
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, sliced green onions, and paprika. Stir until just combined.
6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar jack cheese evenly over the top of the dip.
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
8
While the dip is baking, prepare the crostini. In a bowl, toss the baguette slices with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
9
Arrange the seasoned baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
10
Garnish the hot crab dip with fresh chives and serve immediately with the warm crostini.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip.
Fold the crab meat gently at the end to keep lump pieces intact; overmixing breaks them apart and dulls the texture.
Watch the edges of the baking dish—they brown first; remove when bubbly and the center is heated through, not when fully browned.
Toast crostini lightly before serving; thick-cut bread holds the dip better than thin, which will soak through and break.

Substitutions

Smoked gouda → gruyere or smoked cheddar (equally creamy; adjust smokiness to taste)
Blue cheese crumbles → gorgonzola or roquefort (use same amount for sharper tang)
Heavy cream → half-and-half (dip will be slightly less rich but still creamy)
Yellow onion → shallots (milder, more subtle sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat in a 325°F oven for 10–15 minutes until warm, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between pulses.