Name: Smoked Crab Dip Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ⅓ cup sour cream; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed); ¼ cup finely chopped chives (plus more for garnish); 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional); 1 pound lump crab meat (drained)

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If you love a good dip that is easy and super flavorful then you have to make this Smoked Crab Dip Recipe. Minimal ingredients all smoked low and slow.

I love smoking all year long. When people think about smoking things they usually think about meats and main dishes, well that is not all that you can smoke.

Appetizers, some of the best appetizers that I have had have been smoked and this Smoked Crab Dip Recipe is one of my absolute favorites.

It combines cheese, crab, and other easy and flavorful ingredients that get a delicious smoky flavor that you will absolutely fall in love with.

This dip has a nice little spicy kick alongside the smoke which really ties this together. Add in the cheese and crab and you have yourself one heck of an appetizer.

I’m a huge lover of crab so this Smoked Crab Dip Recipe has been one that we have been making for a long while now, we love our smoker and use it as much as we can.

It is one of those recipes that gets asked to be made all the time, I’m sure we all have those. This is one for me and I’m always happy to make this!

Some of my other favorite dips we have on our site include: Greek Yogurt Dip, Bacon Ranch Chicken Dip and this Beer Cheese Dip.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

With minimal and easily available ingredients this is quick to throw together.
This cooks low and slow so you have time to prepare other things while this cooks.
You can bake this if you do not have a smoker.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):

Cream cheese
Sour cream
Mayonnaise
Sharp cheddar cheese
Garlic
Old bay seasoning
Worcestershire sauce
Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Chives
Hot sauce, optional
Lump crab meat

HOW TO MAKE A SMOKED CRAB DIP RECIPE:

Prepare your smoker and preheat to 250°F.
In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth with an electric hand mixer.
Add the sour cream and mayonnaise, mix until smooth.
Add 1 cup of the cheese, garlic, old bay, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chives, and optional hot sauce, mix until smooth.
Lastly add the crab meat and fold it in gently, trying not to break up the crab.
Spread the mixture into an 8 to 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Top with the remaining cheese.
Smoke for 1 ½ to 2 hours until bubbly, the cheese is melted, and it is slightly golden on top.
Serve immediately with a garnish of more chives with your favorite dippers!

IS THIS SPICY?

No, we only use 1 teaspoon of hot sauce in this recipe so just enough for you to taste it. If you like spicier you can add more, if you don’t like spicy you can leave as is or omit completely.

CAN I USE IMITATION CRAB MEAT?

Yes, you can, it will taste different than if you were to use the lump crab meat but if you are looking for something more budget-friendly then imitation can be used.

When you buy imitation make sure you are buying the same weight and you can get them in shreds or if you buy the sticks make sure you chop it up some.

You can also use little shrimp if you’d like.

I DON’T HAVE A SMOKER, CAN I BAKE THIS?

Yes absolutely! We realize that not everyone has a smoker but would still want to make this Crab Dip Recipe. So you can still bake it.

To bake preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 4-5 days. You can reheat in the microwave.

This can also be frozen! To do that place cooled dip in a freezer container where it will keep for up to 3 months.

To reheat, let defrost in the refrigerator overnight and then place in a baking dish and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes until warmed through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

If you do not have a smoker this can be baked, see my tips above.
You can use imitation crab as long as it is chopped or even small shrimp.
We like to use my homemade crostini for dipping but any bread, crackers, etc can be used.
If you can’t find chives, scallions can be used in its place.
This can be frozen, see my tips above.

If you want an appetizer that comes together quickly but is cooked low and slow then you need to try my Smoked Crab Dip Recipe.

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2 Comments

Dawn Speiden says:

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Amazing, I’ve made it twice in my smoker and everyone raves about it. It’s definitely become my go to when we have guests.
Dana DeVolk says:

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Thanks so much for the feedback!! It is a perfect party appetizer, yum!

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