How to Make Classic Hot Crab Dip For A Crowd?

Ingredients

• For 6 servings,
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup yellow onion(150 g), finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat(455 g)
• 6 oz cream cheese(200 g), room temperature
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese(100 g), divided
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, thinly sliced, for garnish
• carrot stick, for serving
• celery stick, for serving
• cracker, for serving
• crostini, for serving

Method

• Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
• Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and salt. Cook for 12-15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
• Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain crab meat over a bowl.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Old Bay, and lemon juice. Using an electric mixer, beat together until well combined. With a flexible spatula, fold in the onion mixture, ¾ cup (75 grams) cheddar cheese, and the crab meat.
• Transfer the dip to a 1-quart baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to bubble around the edges and the cheese is melted.
• Heat the broiler to low. Broil dip for 3 minutes, until the whole surface is bubbling and browned. Remove the dip from the oven. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, until set.
• Garnish the dip with Old Bay and chives. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers, and crostini.
• Enjoy!