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    Home » Party Apps and Snacks

    Hot and Spicy Crab Dip (From the Pantry: Cholula Hot Sauce)

    Feb 2, 2012 · Modified: Jul 26, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Hot and Spicy Crab Dip - Andrea Meyers

    Cholula - Andrea MeyersWe keep quite a few different kinds of hot sauce in our pantry, and one of my favorites is Cholula, that familiar bottle you see on the table in restaurants all over the country. We usually have a couple bottles on hand, my favorites being the Chipotle and the Chili Garlic, and we use them in all sorts of dishes. We shake it over eggs, chili, soups, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, burgers, add it to marinades and sauces, you name it.

    In this hot and spicy crab dip, which is great Super Bowl party food, I combined four teaspoons of Cholula with a minced jalapeño for some spicy goodness with the cream cheese and the crab. Michael thought it tasted great, the crab flavor came through, and the heat was safe for party fare. But if you really like it hot, you could go for more heat and douse on the Cholula and add another jalapeño.

    When it’s all hot, bubbly, and good, bring it out of the oven and have a basket of your favorite tortilla chips on the buffet table for dipping.

    Recipes Notes

    Cholula hot sauces are naturally gluten free. Make sure to check your brand of mayonnaise and sour cream to make sure that they are also gluten free.

    Hot and Spicy Crab Dip - Andrea Meyers
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    Hot and Spicy Crab Dip

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: crab, cream cheese, dip, gluten free, sour cream, spicy
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 136kcal
    Author: Andrea

    Equipment

    • medium mixing bowl
    • hand mixer
    • 9x9 baking dish, lightly coated with cooking spray

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces light cream cheese (softened)
    • ½ cup light sour cream (I suggest Daisy brand.)
    • ¼ cup gluten-free mayonnaise
    • 1 medium yellow onion (minced)
    • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and minced)
    • 4 teaspoons Cholula Hot Sauce (or more to taste)
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    • 18 ounces canned lump crab meat (drained and separated)
    • ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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    Preparation

    • Place the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350° F/175° C.
    • Using the hand mixer, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in the mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and Cholula, and continue mixing until combined. Stir in the crab meat.
    • Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish, then sprinkle the grated cheese around the top. Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and lightly browned and the crab mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool about 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. the wicked noodle says

      February 02, 2012 at 3:37 pm

      Cholula is my favorite hot sauce, too! I didn't realize they had different flavors though - YUM! I wish my appetizer list wasn't already so full for the Super Bowl or I would definitely be making this! Looks sooo good.

      Reply
    2. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

      February 03, 2012 at 1:47 pm

      We got hooked on the Cholula sauce on a visit to the Jalisco part of Mexico some years ago. I love the chipotle version, too, and I sprinkle it rather liberally in scrambled eggs.

      Reply
    3. SharleneT says

      February 03, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      My daughter introduced me to them, several years ago. Gave me half a case and I've fallen in love, too! Love Tabasco but these just seem to add the right punch. Thanks for the recipe. Come visit when you can.

      Reply
    4. Andrea says

      February 05, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      Thanks gals! Isn't Cholula the best stuff?

      Reply
    5. kellypea says

      February 15, 2012 at 7:10 pm

      Cholula is so tasty! I have a bunch of faves, too. Sriracha for fire, but Tapatio for great flavor and less heat. This recipe sounds great and it's light on the mayo which I swear the hubster can smell miles from the kitchen.

      Reply

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