Cheesy Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes like pure indulgence, this Cheesy Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip is the one. It’s creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, the kind of dish that disappears minutes after it hits the table. Think restaurant-style hot crab dip meets baked artichoke casserole, with a spicy Cajun twist that keeps everyone coming back for “just one more bite.”
Perfect for game days, holiday parties, or a cozy night in, this dip brings all the creamy comfort you want from a classic baked appetizer, loaded with lump crab meat, artichokes, and layers of melty Parmesan and Italian cheeses. It’s rich, savory, and slightly spicy… everything a great party dip should be.
This is not your average dip, it’s a showstopper.
Key Takeaways
- Loaded with real lump crab for authentic seafood flavor.
- Creamy, cheesy base made from sour cream and whipped cream cheese.
- Cajun and seafood seasonings bring bold Southern spice.
- Baked until bubbly with a golden, melty top layer of cheese.
- Perfect for entertaining — serve with toasted crostinis or crackers.
What You Need to Make Cheesy Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- Lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- Sour cream
- Whipped cream cheese
- Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- Minced garlic
- Green onions, finely sliced
- Cajun seasoning
- Seafood seasoning
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian blend cheese (for topping)
How to Make Cheesy Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
This ensures your dip bakes evenly and develops that perfect golden crust.
2
Mix the base.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, sour cream, whipped cream cheese, chopped artichokes, garlic, and green onions.
3
Season and add cheese.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, seafood seasoning, shredded Parmesan, and grated Parmesan until everything is creamy and well combined.
4
Transfer to baking dish.
Spoon the mixture into a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish, spreading evenly.
5
Top it off.
Generously sprinkle the Italian blend cheese over the top for that bubbly, cheesy crust.
6
Bake.
Bake uncovered for 20–22 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
7
Bake.
Bake uncovered for 20–22 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
Cheesy Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz lump crab meat drained and picked over for shells
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese
- 14 oz can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ bunch green onions finely sliced
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp Magic Spice seafood seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ –2 cups Kraft Creamy Melt Italian blend cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, sour cream, whipped cream cheese, chopped artichokes, garlic, green onions, Cajun seasoning, seafood seasoning, shredded and grated Parmesan cheeses.
- Stir until everything is evenly mixed and creamy.
- Spoon mixture into a cast iron skillet or baking dish.
- Top generously with Kraft Creamy Melt Italian cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20–22 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Serve immediately with toasted crostinis, crackers, or baguette slices.
