Gluten-Free Crab and Cream Cheese Dip
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This rich and creamy gluten-free crab dip, bursting with savory crab meat and a luscious cream cheese base. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, it offers a delightful contrast of textures, making it an irresistible appetizer.
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 . Browse more party and appetizers recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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 certified 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 certified gluten-free crackers for serving.
Ingredients
- 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 certified GF crackers for serving
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 certified gluten-free crackers for dipping. The warm, gooey dip is best enjoyed fresh.
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Tips & Notes
- If substituting olive oil for butter, use about 3/4 the amount (olive oil is 100% fat, butter is ~80%).
- Don't over-mix once cream cheese is incorporated or the texture can turn gummy.
- Label GF dishes clearly at parties so guests with dietary restrictions can eat confidently.
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