Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip

Softened cream cheese and sour cream form the base for lump crab meat and chives, baked at 375°F under a drizzle of olive oil until the edges bubble and turn lightly golden. Serve this warm crab dip with corn tortilla chips or crackers, both labeled gluten-free.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Total: 30 min Serves: 8

At a glance: This easy party and appetizers recipe yields 8 servings in about 30 minutes (15 min prep, 15 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including lump crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream — and walks through 6 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip: When preparing this party and appetizers recipe, ensure all packaged ingredients, including cream cheese and any pre-seasoned crab meat, are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. Always use clean utensils and surfaces when preparing gluten-free foods. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains, relying on corn tortilla chips or gluten-free crackers for serving.

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Ingredients

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8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bag corn tortilla chips or GF crackers for serving Shop

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet. This ensures the dip won't stick and will heat evenly.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream, mixing with a spatula until smooth and creamy. This creates the luscious base for your dip.
3 Gently fold in the drained lump crab meat, chopped fresh chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix just until everything is combined, being careful not to break up the delicate crab pieces too much.
4 Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Drizzle the olive oil over the top, which will help create a slightly golden crust as it bakes.
5 Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the edges are bubbling and lightly golden. The aroma of warm crab and cream cheese will fill your kitchen.
6 Serve the hot crab and cream cheese dip immediately with your choice of corn tortilla chips or gluten-free crackers for dipping. The warm, gooey dip is best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition (per serving)

186

Calories

Protein

18g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

262mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Pick over the crab carefully for bits of shell before folding it in.
Fold the crab in gently, as step 3 says, so the lumps stay whole.
A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of paprika lift the flavor of the crab dip.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip?

Check lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells, cream cheese, softened, sour cream before they go into Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip. Ensure all packaged ingredients, including cream cheese and any pre-seasoned crab meat, are gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. Always use clean utensils and surfaces when preparing gluten-free foods. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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