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Pappadeaux Crab and Spinach Dip

A creamy, cheesy, restaurant-style crab and spinach dip baked until hot and bubbly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dip
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup lump crab meat
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Add garlic, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  4. Fold in crab meat, spinach, and half the cheese.
  5. Transfer to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Drain spinach well to avoid watery dip and use lump crab for best texture.