Classic Crab And Artichoke Dip Recipes

BAKED CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Combine cream cheese, crab meat, artichoke bottoms, 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
• Cut the top 1/3 off the loaf of sourdough bread and discard. Remove the bread filling and discard, leaving just the crust. Place in the prepared baking dish.
• Transfer artichoke mixture to the prepared bread bowl; top with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until dip is warmed and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir in artichoke hearts, crab meat, 1/2 cup fontina cheese, pepper jack cheese, green onions and Worcestershire; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread crab mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup fontina cheese. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 20-25 minutes. Serve immediately.

HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
• (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
• Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
• Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
• Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain., In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cheeses, crabmeat, sour cream, salt, pepper and spinach. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheeses are melted. Serve with crackers.

CLASSIC CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°.
• Pick over crab meat, removing shells; set aside.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat; add onion, cook until golden, 3 minutes.
• Whisk in cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, seafood seasoning and pepper sauce until combined completely, fold in artichoke hearts and crab meat.
• Pour mixture into a shallow, ungreased 3-cup oven-proof bowl or 8-inch square baking dish.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly over the top and bake until bubbling and golden, 30 minutes.
• Serve with crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil until caramelized. Add the artichokes and crab, and saute. Add spinach, cream, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, and cheese. Stir. Let it simmer then puree mixture. Place in casserole dishes and top with bread crumbs. Bake for 7 minutes.

THREE-CHEESE CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Stir in artichokes, 1-1/2 cups Jack cheese, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, crab and 3/4 cup green onions. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses., Bake, uncovered, until edges are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Serve warm with vegetables and toasted baguette slices.

HOT CRAB-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray. Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, cheese and garlic in medium bowl. Stir in crabmeat, artichoke hearts and chilies. Spoon into casserole.
• Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika before serving. Serve with crackers.

HOT CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cook artichoke hearts according to package instructions, then drain well and finely chop. Cook bell pepper in 1 tablespoon butter in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in artichokes and transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook roux, stirring, 3 minutes. Add half-and-half in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in artichoke mixture, scallions, 1/3 cup parmesan, lemon juice, jalapeños, salt, and celery salt. Gently stir in crab. Transfer to a buttered 1 1/2-quart shallow baking dish and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
• Bake dip in middle of oven until bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.

CASHEW CRAB ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• I usually use Anaheim chiles, which range from mild to moderate intensity, but you can use milder or hotter chiles (such as jalapenos) depending on your preference. You may use canned or fresh chiles. If using fresh chiles, first roast them to remove their skins.
• Clean and finely chop the bell pepper, scallions and chile peppers then saute in olive oil until tender.
• Drain and pick through crabmeat with a fork, then roughly chop the artichoke hearts.
• Mix crabmeat, artichoke, mayo, parmesan and 1/2 cup of cashews, then stir in pepper mixture. Spoon into 1 quart casserole dish, pre-sprayed with cooking oil, then top with remaining 1/2 cup cashews.
• Bake at 375F for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with assorted crackers. If you're taking this dip on the road, skip the oven and instead put the dip in a crock pot and cook at medium-high until bubbly.