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Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip

This creamy crab dip combines spinach, artichoke hearts, crab meat, and cheeses, seasoned with Old Bay and smoked paprika, then baked until golden and bubbly. Served with garlic-rubbed, toasted baguette slices, it's a rich and flavorful appetizer perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 - 12 oz bag frozen chopped spinach defrosted and strained
  • 1 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
  • 8 oz crab meat
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese reserve 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 tsp Old Bay seasoning low sodium
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • For the Dipping Vessel:
  • 1-2 French baguettes cut on the bias
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 casserole dish.
  2. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the defrosted spinach.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until well combined.
  4. Add the spinach, artichoke hearts, crab meat, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and remaining mozzarella (reserving 1/4 cup for topping) to the bowl. Gently fold everything together until well mixed.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the greased 9x9 casserole dish. Top with the reserved 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese and a light sprinkle of smoked paprika.
  6. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. After baking, set the oven to broil and let the dish cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
  8. While the dip is baking, place the sliced baguette pieces in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Cut the end off the garlic clove and rub it on the top side of each bread slice. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with Old Bay seasoning.
  9. Once the dip is done, place the prepared bread under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until it reaches your desired color.
  10. Serve the hot crab dip with the freshly baked bread slices.