Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
Creamy, rich, and loaded with sweet crab in every bite, this Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast. Velvety cream cheese melts into mozzarella and gouda, while tender spinach and Old Bay bring balance and warmth. Finished with generous chunks of jumbo lump crab on top, it’s luxurious without trying too hard, perfect for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want to serve something that feels a little special with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- Crusty baguette sliced into 1 inch pieces
Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz jumbo lump crab
- 8 oz crab meat
- 1 cup spinach cooked
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded plus more
- 1 cup gouda cheese shredded plus more
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup shallots diced
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp chives chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic minced or paste
- 1 tsp old bay
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Garnish
- Chives chopped
Instructions
Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip
- In a bowl, add all the ingredients listed under “Jumbo Crab & Spinach Dip” EXCEPT the jumbo lump crab meat, and mix thoroughly.
- Once combined, gently fold in the lump crab meat.
Assemble
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Transfer the mixture to oven safe dish that’s at least 8x8 inches. Spread out evenly and top with more mozzarella and gouda cheese.
- Place on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes until the top is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooked, top with jumbo crab meat and garnish with chives. Serve immediately with slices of baguette or chips and enjoy!