Bahama Breeze Crab Dip Recipe
This Bahama Breeze Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and slightly tangy appetizer featuring jumbo lump crab meat blended with a mix of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, pepper jack cheese, horseradish, and French dressing. Perfectly versatile, it can be served hot and bubbling or cold and refreshing, making it an ideal crowd-pleaser for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes (for hot dip)
- Total Time: 30-40 minutes (hot) or 2+ hours chilling (cold)
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes, Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Baking or Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Crab Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup jumbo lump crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 4 tablespoons French dressing
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Let all ingredients come to room temperature to ensure easier mixing and a smoother dip texture.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix crab meat, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, pepper jack cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, and French dressing until the mixture is well combined.
- For Hot Dip: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the dip is bubbling and the top is golden brown.
- For Cold Dip: Refrigerate the combined mixture for at least 2 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Serve: Serve the dip with toasted baguette slices, crostinis, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use full-fat dairy products to maintain a creamy and rich texture without greasiness.
- Avoid overbaking the hot dip to preserve its creamy consistency and prevent it from drying out.
- If any oil separates from the dip, stir well before serving to reincorporate the ingredients.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Best served fresh but can be prepared ahead and gently reheated as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: crab dip, Bahama Breeze, seafood appetizer, creamy crab dip, hot crab dip, cold crab dip, party appetizer
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