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This Crab & Artichoke Dip is a rich and luxurious treat with bite-size pieces of real crab meat, paired with salty artichokes.

The holidays beg for quick, easy and satisfying appetizers.  Don’t you think?

Crab & Artichoke Dip - inspirationkitchen.comAs friends and family gather around our table, the last thing we need to worry about is wondering what to feed them.

I don’t know about you – but I want it prepped and ready to serve long before my guests get here!

This crab and artichoke dip makes for an easy recipe to put together ahead of time.

It’s easy to prep and then just bake 15-20 minutes in the oven, and you’ve got a rich, decadent dip to serve piping hot shortly after your guests arrive.

This dip is a rich and luxurious treat with bite-size pieces of real crab meat and salty artichokes.  You can serve it in a bread bowl, or with crackers – or my personal favorite – a chewy, multi-seed bread!

This makes a lot of dip (it made 3 dishes of the size you see in the picture), so it’s great to feed a crowd.  Don’t need as much?  Just halve the recipe!

It really is a very special and perfect spread for the holidays!

Enjoy!

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Crab & Artichoke Dip

Creamy, rich, delicious crab and artichoke dip makes the most decadent dip.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Appetizers
Servings: 8 -12
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups real crab meat
  • 1 cup light sour cream
  • 1 8 ounce package light cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey or Colby-Jack cheese
  • 1 cup white Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup capers drained* (see note)
  • 1 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine crab, sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack cheese, White Cheddar cheese, capers, artichoke hearts, garlic, black pepper and dill. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Transfer mixture to an 8"x8"x2" baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Old Bay Seasoning TM.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is crusty, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

*I used 2/3 cup of capers, and we loved it. But, if you want it less salty, use less capers as they tend to be salty. Also, the recipe calls for you to make this in a 8"x8"x2" baking dish, but you can see that I made these in dishes that will serve two people large portions. We did this so we could share the other two dishes with friends. It made 3 dishes of the size you see in the picture.

Modified from All Recipes @ Best Hot Crab Dip.

Crab & Artichoke Dip

Comments

  2. Samina | The Cupcake Confession says

    If I have to be totally honest, I don’t think I need anything to go with the dip if I can’t find anything! I can just grab a spoon and eat it right the way it is! OMG!!!!! It looks soooooooooo good!!!! I mean just looking at it is making me drool like crazy!!!!!! I know I’d sound like a horrible host but I don’t think there’ll be any left for the guest! haha!! Lovedddddd it!!!! ^.^ *-*

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    • Kristi says

      This made me LOL!!! I agree – forget the extras – just grab the spoons! It was fabulous, and no extra adornments were required! Hahaha! Have a fantastic week!

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  5. Kelly says

    I love this dip, it sounds delicious and perfect for any holiday gathering! Great appetizer and love how easy it is to put together and make ahead of time too 🙂 Have a great week Kristi!

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  8. Juliana says

    Oh Kristi, this dip sounds and looks delicious, I can only imagine dipping into this creamy and flavorful crab and artichoke dip…yum!
    Have a beautiful week my dear 😀

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    • Kristi says

      Thanks Caroline! I am so glad you like it! I hope you make it and love it. If you are a lover of capers (salty!) this is really good. I know not everyone loves capers as much as we do. If you’re a lover of this appetizer, I know you’ll know exactly how much capers you need. Everyone who has tried it, has loved it. Enjoy! Thanks for visiting!

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