Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 10 ounces chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped, divided
- 8 ounces flaked crab claw meat, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 ounces jumbo lump crab meat, drained, divided
For Serving
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (approximately 8x8 or 9x9 inches).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large metal bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, squeezed dry chopped spinach, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped shallot, flaked crab claw meat, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of shredded Gouda cheese, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well incorporated and evenly combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gently fold in 4 ounces of the jumbo lump crab meat into the mixture. Be careful not to break up the lumps too much.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Transfer the entire crab and spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly to create a uniform layer that reaches all the way to the edges of the dish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Top the spread mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Gouda cheese.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it is golden brown on top and irresistibly bubbly around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
While the dip is baking, arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven during the last 5-7 minutes of the dip's baking time, or until lightly golden and crisp.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once the dip is out of the oven, immediately top it with the remaining 4 ounces of jumbo lump crab meat. Sprinkle the remaining chopped chives over the top.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Serve the warm, bubbly dip with the toasted baguette slices.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
For the Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 10 ounces chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped, divided
- 8 ounces flaked crab claw meat, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 8 ounces jumbo lump crab meat, drained, divided
For Serving
- 1 baguette, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a medium-sized baking dish (approximately 8x8 or 9x9 inches).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large metal bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, squeezed dry chopped spinach, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped shallot, flaked crab claw meat, mayonnaise, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of shredded Gouda cheese, paprika, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a sturdy spatula or a wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until they are well incorporated and evenly combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gently fold in 4 ounces of the jumbo lump crab meat into the mixture. Be careful not to break up the lumps too much.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Transfer the entire crab and spinach mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread it out evenly to create a uniform layer that reaches all the way to the edges of the dish.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Top the spread mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded Gouda cheese.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bake the dip in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it is golden brown on top and irresistibly bubbly around the edges.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
While the dip is baking, arrange the sliced baguette on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven during the last 5-7 minutes of the dip's baking time, or until lightly golden and crisp.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once the dip is out of the oven, immediately top it with the remaining 4 ounces of jumbo lump crab meat. Sprinkle the remaining chopped chives over the top.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Serve the warm, bubbly dip with the toasted baguette slices.
⏱️ 1 min