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A bowl of hot crab and pimento cheese dip with a golden, bubbly surface is placed on a tray.

Hot Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip

Hot Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip is a Southern classic that brings bold flavors and heartwarming comfort to any gathering. I’ve always adored this dish for its rich, creamy texture and the way it effortlessly steals the show at potlucks and family celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 545 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking/serving dish
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. cream cheese cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 ½ tsp coarse salt
  • 2 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce
  • 4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese yellow, grated
  • 16 oz. chopped pimiento drained
  • 1 ½ cups sliced green onions scallions, white and green parts
  • 16 oz. crab meat picked over

Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, coarse salt, and hot sauce. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Add the grated cheddar cheese, drained pimiento, sliced green onions, and crab meat. Stir everything together until well combined.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into a baking or serving dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs with mayonnaise until it reaches a crumbly consistency.
  • Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the dip. Place the dish in a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden brown on top.
  • Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy every cheesy, crab-filled bite!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 21gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1284mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2041IUVitamin C: 47mgCalcium: 359mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Cheesy Crab Appetizer, Creamy Crab and Cheese Dip, Hot Crab and Pimento Cheese Dip
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