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Best Ever Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

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4.5 from 142 reviews
  • Author: Ben
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Best Ever Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip is a rich, creamy, and indulgent appetizer combining tender lump crab meat, fresh spinach, marinated artichokes, and a blend of cheeses. Made with a smooth béchamel base enhanced by cream cheese and flavorful seasonings, it’s broiled to golden perfection and topped with fresh chives. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this dip pairs wonderfully with crostini, crackers, or warm bread.

Ingredients

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Sauce Base

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Cheeses

  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded

Veggies and Crab

  • 10 ounces baby spinach, fresh
  • 6 ounces jar marinated artichokes, drained
  • 1 pound lump crab meat

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the roux and béchamel base: In a cast iron skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. When fully melted, reduce the heat to low and whisk in the flour, cooking gently. Gradually add the half and half in ¼ cup increments, whisking continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and thick, creating the béchamel sauce.
  2. Add cream cheese and seasonings: Increase heat to medium-low. Stir in the cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until the cream cheese has fully melted and the mixture is well combined, forming a creamy, flavorful base.
  3. Incorporate spinach: Add a few handfuls of fresh baby spinach at a time to the skillet, stirring continuously until each batch wilts down before adding more. Continue until all spinach is coated and wilted evenly in the sauce.
  4. Add artichokes and crab meat: Reduce heat to low and gently fold in the drained marinated artichokes and lump crab meat. Stir carefully to coat the ingredients with the sauce while avoiding breaking up the crab lumps or artichoke pieces.
  5. Mix in cheeses: Turn off the heat and stir in the freshly grated Parmesan and shredded Mozzarella cheeses until thoroughly incorporated in the dip.
  6. Broil until golden: Transfer the dip to a baking dish or leave it in the cast iron skillet if oven-safe. Place under the broiler for 5-6 minutes until the cheese topping turns slightly browned and bubbly.
  7. Garnish and serve: Remove the dip from the oven, sprinkle with finely chopped chives for a fresh finish, and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with crostini, crackers, or warm bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Use fresh spinach for the best texture and flavor.
  • Be gentle when folding in crab meat to preserve the lumps and texture.
  • The broiler step adds a lovely golden crust; watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • If you do not have a cast iron skillet, a similar oven-safe skillet or baking dish works well.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Broiling
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: crab dip, spinach artichoke dip, appetizer, creamy dip, party food, seafood dip

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