It’s not a game day gathering without good dips, and this Baked Pimiento Cheese Crab Dip is a solid favorite at our house. For the folks who aren’t as fond of mayonnaise as others, this is a low mayo version with sour cream, roasted red pepper, lump crab meat, and hand-shredded sharp cheddar. This is not diet food, but if you are making it for a party there will be other people to share it with and spread the calories around.
Baked Pimiento Cheese Crab Dip
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Author: Andrea Meyers
Serves: 6 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 g) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely grated onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 6-ounce (170 g) can lump crab meat, drained
- 16 ounces (454 g) block sharp cheddar, shredded
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350° F/175° C.
- Roast the red pepper in a 350° F/175° C toaster oven or in a dry skillet, turning until all sides are charred, about 5 to 8 minutes. Allow the roasted pepper to cool in a paper bag, then slip off the charred skin. Discard the seeds and stem, and dice the pepper.
- In the medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, diced pepper, onion, ground red pepper, crab meat, and shredded cheddar cheese. Spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned on top, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with sliced baguette, crackers, pita wedges, or chips.
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Equipment:
medium bowl
2-quart baking dish, lightly greased
Recipe Notes:
I like the earthy flavor of fresh roasted red pepper, but you can always substitute canned diced pimientos in a pinch. To make this gluten-free, choose a gf mayonnaise and sour cream. Daisy Brand Sour Cream is my favorite.
medium bowl
2-quart baking dish, lightly greased
Recipe Notes:
I like the earthy flavor of fresh roasted red pepper, but you can always substitute canned diced pimientos in a pinch. To make this gluten-free, choose a gf mayonnaise and sour cream. Daisy Brand Sour Cream is my favorite.
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kristy @ the wicked noodle says
February 1, 2014 at 9:28 amHow do you already have me drooling and it’s only 9am?? This looks addictive and perfect for game day!
Andrea says
February 2, 2014 at 9:57 amThanks Kristy! My boys have already asked me to make more for today!
Stephanie @ Plain Chicken says
February 2, 2014 at 10:10 amOMG! This looks crazy good! Perfect for watching football.