Oven Baked Creamy Seafood Dip

There is really something special about the rich and comforting smell of this just out of the Oven Baked Creamy Seafood Dip that seems to bring everyone together.

Made with tender shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a luscious blend of cream cheese and melted cheeses, this dip is perfect when served with Bagel Chips or homemade Tortilla Chips

What you will read about in this recipe.

• What makes Creamy Seafood Dip so good?
• What you need to make Creamy Seafood Dip
• How to Make Cheesy Seafood Dip
• Tips for making the best Crab and Shrimp dip
• How to store cream cheese seafood dip.
• Print the recipe for Oven Baked Creamy Seafood Dip

What makes Creamy Seafood Dip so good?

Creamy Seafood Dip perfectly combines together the flavors of seafood with a rich and cheesy base that are baked together into a golden, bubbling dish full of goodness.

I like how simple this tasty warm dip recipe is to make!

Have you tried my recipe for Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip Recipe (slow cooker)?

Made with cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, and plenty of seasonings, that tasty warm dip is perfectly creamy with that spicy jalapeno bite. Both this recipe for Seafood Dip and that recipe for Jalapeno Popper Dip are great tasting warm dips that are made with a cream cheese base.

Canned lump crab meat is an essential ingredient that is used to make this dip. You can find canned lump crab meat here.

What you need to make Creamy Seafood Dip

• Extra Small Shrimp. Your shrimp should be peeled, deveined, and with the tail off.
• Canned Lump Crab Meat Canned crab meat makes this an easy to make recipe.
• Cream Cheese. Use a full fat cream cheese that is softened to room temperature.
• Sour Cream Help make this creamy for dipping.
• Mayonnaise Use a full fat mayonnaise.
• Cheddar Cheese. Your cheddar cheese should be freshly shredded.
• Colby Jack Cheese. Also freshly shredded.
• Bell Pepper Chopped Fine.
• Green Onion. Chopped small. You can use an extra chopped green onion as a topping.
• Old Bay Seasoning Cajun Seasoning can alternatively be used.
• Lemon Zest. For a flavor balance.

How to Make Cheesy Seafood Dip

• Prep Time 5 minutes .
• Bake Time 25-30 minutes.
• Servings 6-8 .
• How to serve : Serve warm with crackers, chips, or vegetables for dipping.
• Notes: You will need a square baking dish to bake the dip in.

1. Prepare. Prepare your baking dish for nonstick. Nonstick spray can work in this recipe. Also, preheat your oven to 400f.
2. Seafood. Prepare your shrimp by breaking it up into smaller pieces and then placing the pieces on a small stack of paper towels to drain. Then use clean paper towels to squeeze the excess moisture from the crab.
3. Combine. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until creamy. Then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, pepper, green onion, and seasonings (Old Bay and Lemon Zest).
4. Fold. Use a rubber spatula or similar item to fold in the drained seafood from the second step into the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
5. Bake. Evenly spread the ingredients from the mixing bowl into your prepared baking dish. Then top the ingredients with the shredded Colby Jack Cheese. Bake the dip for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the dip is bubbling.
6. Serve This dip is best when served warm. You can serve the dip with additional chopped green onions on top.

Tips for making the best Crab and Shrimp dip

The ease of making this recipe really has to do with the convenience of the canned crab and packaged shrimp. For a better tasting dip you can use fresh or high-quality crab and shrimp. Just make sure that you are removing the excess liquid by patting it dry with clean paper towels.

More helpful tips for you.

1. Use a full fat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Colby Jack, and sour cream in this recipe. This is for optimal texture and quality of the dip.
2. Shredding your own fresh cheese is preferred. Pre-shredded cheese is usually coated with starches to prevent clumping, which can result in a less creamy and more gritty dip when heated.
3. This dip recipe can be prepared in advance. Simply assemble the dip (first four steps) and cover and refrigerate the dip. Let the dip sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before placing it into your oven to bake.

How to store cream cheese seafood dip.

Once the dip haa fully cooler it can be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, seafood dip should keep for up to four days when refrigerated or frozen for up to a couple of months. Note that freezing the dip can alter the texture of the dip and the dip should be defrosted before reheating.

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