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    What to Serve with Crab Dip

    December 30, 2022 by Kristin @ Dirt & Dough Leave a Comment

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    A circle wooden board with a bowl of crab dip surrounded by all kinds of fresh produce, bread, crackers and chips.

    Need some ideas on what to serve with a crab dip? A good, cheesy, hot crab dip makes a perfect appetizer! Here are all my recommendations on what to serve with it.

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    A large circular wood board with a hot crab dip in the middle with fresh produce, bread, chip and crackers around the dish.

    Fresh seafood is a staple in our house. From catching to cooking, I appreciate every step of the process.

    I dive more into this topic with David from Cook Local Eat Local on his podcast where we talk all about local seafood. Get the show notes and listen.

    There is nothing like a fresh hot crab dip. It's always a crowd favorite and super easy to make.

    This post will cover how to make it, some recipe ideas and what to serve with it.

    Jump to:
    • What is in crab dip?
    • How Do You Make Crab Dip?
    • What to Serve with Crab Dip?
    • Fresh Bread
    • Chips & Crackers
    • Fresh Produce
    • Recipe

    What is in crab dip?

    Typically, crab dip consists of a cream cheese base with sour cream and cheddar cheese. There are many different cheese options out there that would pair well with crab dip. It's usually a creamy dip that can be served either hot or cold. 

    Three types of crab can be used:

    • Imitation Crab
    • Fresh crab meat. 
    • Canned Crab meat

    Cleaning and cooking fresh crab can be intimidating. I have made it easy with a step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to cook, clean, and process fresh Dungeness crab for your next creamy crab dip.

    You can definitely follow a recipe or you can make it your own. Just start with a brick of cream cheese, add some sour cream then add in your favorite seafood seasoning, cheese and fresh ingredients like lemon juice and green onions. 

    Some great flavors that can be added to a crab dip are:

    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Dashes of Hot Sauce
    • Diced Jalapeno
    • Old Bay Seasoning
    • Sea Salt
    • Pepper Jack Cheese
    • Parmesan Cheese
    • Monterey Jack Cheese
    • Mozzarella Cheese

    This is my version if you are looking for a good crab dip with a printable recipe card.

    How Do You Make Crab Dip?

    Crab dip is really easy to make. Just mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and seasonings. Then fold in the crab and spread in a small baking dish. 

    Then, serve it as is or baked in the oven. It can also easily be doubled for a much larger crowd. 

    Get my easy cheesy crab dip recipe that uses real crab meat.

    So now that you have this delicious crab dip to serve at your next party, what goes with it? Below are my recommendations to serve with your warm crab dip. 

    Need another good seafood dip? Check out my smoked salmon dip.

    What to Serve with Crab Dip?

    Below are some of the best things to serve with your dip. Create a platter with a variety of options from fresh bread to produce.

    If there is something missing, please leave a comment below on what you like to pair your dip with. 

    Fresh Bread

    A wooden board with crab dip in a baking dish with sliced baguette and pieces of sourdough.
    1. Homemade Sourdough: There is nothing like homemade sourdough with a fresh crab dip. Learn how to make a loaf.
    2. Bread Bowl: Scoop out a bread bowl and place the dip inside. Then, use the extra bread as a dipper.
    3. Baguette Slices: Take a baguette loaf and slice thin.
    4. Naan Flat Bread: Cut some flat bread into bite sized pieces.
    5. Gluten-Free Bread: Keep in mind if someone is gluten-free and serve an appropriate option for them.

    Really any fresh bread will make a great dipper.

    Chips & Crackers

    Having a good crunch with a creamy dip really provides a nice balance. Below are some good options.

    Whichever you choose, just make sure it is sturdy. Crab dip can be a bit thick and a thinner chip or cracker could break.

    A wooden serving board with a baking dish with crab dip with pretzels, chips and crackers.
    1. Tortilla Chips
    2. Multigrain Chips
    3. Pita Chips
    4. Potato Chips
    5. Ritz Crackers or Other Buttery Crackers
    6. Pretzels
    7. Wheat Thins
    8. Triscuit Crackers

    Fresh Produce

    Fresh produce is a great option to use as a dipper.

    Our personal favorite is cucumber slices. The freshness and crunch of the cucumber goes so well with the hot cheesy dip.

    A wooden board with a baking dish full of crab dip with celery, carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber slices.

    Some other great produce options are:

    1. Cucumbers
    2. Bell Peppers
    3. Celery Sticks
    4. Carrot Slices

    Leave a comment below if you tried any of my recommendations and what one you enjoyed the most.

    Do you like other seafood dips? Be sure to check out my smoked salmon dip.

    Other Seafood Recipes:

    • Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
    • How to Cook, Clean and Shake Dungeness Crab
    • How to Smoke Salmon on a Pellet Grill
    • Pacific Razor Clam Chowder

    Get more seafood recipes...

    Recipe

    A large circular wood board with a hot crab dip in the middle with fresh produce, bread, chip and crackers around the dish.

    What to Serve with Crab Dip

    Ideas to serve with your next hot or cold crab dip. From fresh homemade sourdough bread to crisp cucumber slices. Make an epic crab dip board to serve at your next gathering.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 People

    Ingredients
      

    Fresh Bread

    • Sourdough Bread
    • Sliced Baugette
    • Bread Bowl
    • Gluten Free Option
    • Naan Flat Bread In bite size pieces

    Chips and Crackers

    • Tortilla Chips
    • Multigrain Chips
    • Pita Chips
    • Potato Chips
    • Ritz Crackers
    • Pretzel
    • Wheat Thins
    • Triscuit Crackers

    Fresh Produce

    • Cucumbers Sliced
    • Bell Peppers
    • Celery Sticks
    • Carrot Slices

    Instructions
     

    • Determine what you would like to serve with your crab dip.
    • Slice all produce or bread.
    • Arrange on a board or in serving bowls.

    Notes

    Notes: 
    1. If you have anyone who is gluten-free, plan accordingly with a friendly option. 
    2. Chips and crackers should be on the thicker side. A thin version will easily break. 
    3. Need a good crab dip recipe? Check out my hot and cheesy crab dip. 
    Keyword Appetizer, Cheese Dip, Crab Dip
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