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Creamy Crab and Jalapeño Boat Dip Recipe with Old Bay Perfect for Toasted Baguette

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A creamy, spicy, and savory crab dip featuring lump crab meat, jalapeño, and Old Bay seasoning, served best on toasted baguette slices. Perfect for entertaining and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted until golden

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (5-7 minutes): Carefully pick through the crab meat to remove any shell pieces. Dice the jalapeño finely, removing seeds if milder heat is desired. Mince the garlic cloves and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
  2. Combine the Base (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Flavor Boosters (3 minutes): Stir in Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Fold in Crab and Jalapeño (3 minutes): Gently fold in the lump crab meat and diced jalapeño to keep chunky bites throughout the dip.
  5. Mix in Cheese (2 minutes): Add shredded cheddar cheese and gently stir to combine.
  6. Toast the Baguette (8-10 minutes): Slice the baguette into 1/2-inch rounds. Arrange on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated 375°F oven until golden and crisp.
  7. Optional Warm Finish (10-12 minutes): Transfer the crab mixture to a small oven-safe dish and bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
  8. Serve: Spoon the dip generously onto toasted baguette slices and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lump crab meat for best texture and flavor. Remove jalapeño seeds for milder heat. Toast baguette slices just before serving to keep them crisp. For a warm dip, bake the mixture briefly. If dip is too thick, stir in a tablespoon or two of milk. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking and toasting.

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Keywords: crab dip, creamy crab dip, jalapeño dip, Old Bay seasoning, seafood appetizer, toasted baguette, party dip, easy crab recipe

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