Federal House Crab Dip Recipe
Made in-house by Chef Arturo with lump crab, premium cheeses, salsa & spices. Served with tortilla chips or freshly baked baguette.
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Ingredients
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Crab Dip
Serving
Method
Preparation of Crab Dip
- 1
Mix the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or spatula to blend until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add Cheeses and Crab
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and lump crab meat gently, ensuring not to break the crab chunks.
- 3
- 4
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if needed.
- 5
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving the Dip
- 6
Prepare to Serve
While the dip is chilling, prepare the tortilla chips and baguette slices for serving.
- 7
Serve
Transfer the chilled crab dip to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips and slices of freshly baked baguette.