Cheesy Crab Dip Recipe

Author:

Williams’ Master Chef

Updated:

2025-11-12
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Elevate any gathering with this perfect appetizer – a bold blend of delicious crab meat, spices and irresistible melted cheese. Crafted for flavor satisfaction, it’s a no-nonsense dish for those who appreciate a hearty bite packed with the unmistakable taste of Williams.

This cheesy crab dip combines sweet lump crab meat with cream cheese and Williams Chicken Chili Seasoning for a rich, hot appetizer with sophisticated flavor that feels elegant but comes together easily. The chicken chili seasoning adds subtle warmth that enhances the crab without overpowering its delicate sweetness.

Cook Times

10 mins

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

9

Servings

Cheesy Crab Dip Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) pkg Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pkg Williams Chicken Chili Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 (12 oz) can Lump crab meat, drained
  • Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
  • Crackers, baguette slices, or tortilla chips for serving

How to make Cheesy Crab Dip Recipe

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine Ingredients

Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1/2 cup of cheese, Williams Chicken Chili Seasoning and water in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Cook Until Smooth

Cook until cream cheese has melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.

Fold in Crab

Remove from heat and fold in crab meat

Transfer to Dish

Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread into an even layer.

Top with Cheese

Top with remaining cheese.

Bake Until Bubbly

Bake until cheese is melted and dip is bubbling around the ed

Continue Baking

ges, about 20-25 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with chives and serve.

Tip: If you cannot find lump crab meat, you can easily substitute with imitation crab meat or a less expensive back fin crab meat!

Product Information

Nutrition Facts

About 5 servings per container

Serving size 1 Tbsp (6g)

Amount per serving

Calories25

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g2%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 0g
Vit. D 0mcg 0%Calcium 10mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%Potas. 20mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS: MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, CHILI PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, SPICES, Contains less than 2% of: JALAPENO PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVORS, GARLIC POWDER, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, DISODIUM INOSINATE. MAY CONTAIN: WHEAT, MILK, EGG, SOY, SESAME

Contains Bioengineered Ingredients.

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