Crab Dip Crackers Crostini (Printable)
Creamy crab dip topped with melted cheese, served alongside crispy crackers and toasted crostini for elegant bites.
# What You Need:
→ Crab Dip Base
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/4 cup sour cream
04 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp hot sauce
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp paprika
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 tsp salt
12 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
→ Crab and Fresh Herbs
13 - 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ Topping
17 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
18 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
19 - 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
→ Crostini and Serving
20 - 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
21 - 2 tbsp olive oil
22 - Assorted crackers
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until completely smooth.
03 - Mix in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice until well combined.
04 - Gently fold in the crab meat, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley, being careful not to break up the crab lumps.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and smooth the top evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the mozzarella, Parmesan, and panko breadcrumbs evenly over the dip.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
08 - While the dip bakes, arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and toast in the oven for 7–8 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
09 - Remove the dip from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with crostini and assorted crackers.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of lump crab with three cheeses creates layers of flavor that feel restaurant quality
- You can assemble everything ahead of time and just bake when guests arrive
- The crispy crostini and tender crab create this perfect texture contrast everyone talks about
02 -
- Overmixing the crab meat makes the texture stringy instead of those luxurious chunks we want
- The resting period is crucial, piping hot dip tends to slide right off your crackers
03 -
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you like things spicy, it builds a gentle warmth behind all that creamy richness
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a slightly tangier, lighter version that still feels indulgent