Poor Man's Crab Dip
A budget-friendly crab dip recipe using imitation crab meat, promising a satisfying flavor without breaking the bank.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 1
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
contains red meat
contains fish
contains dairy
- 1 1/2 pounds immitation crab meat
- 1 cup mayonaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 stems of celery (finely chopped)
- 1 handful shredded fiesta cheese
- several dashes old bay seasoning
- Carbohydrate 67.671 g
- Cholesterol 150.8 mg
- Fat 112.59425 g
- Fiber 1.1900000333786 g
- Protein 6.45575 g
- Saturated Fat 31.393975 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (1158g)
- Sodium 1811.65 mg
- Sugar 66.4809999666214 g
- Trans Fat 7.537975 g
- Calories 1277 calories
As a busy homemaker, I always appreciate recipes that are both budget-friendly and delicious. This Poor Man's Crab Dip caught my eye because it uses imitation crab meat, which is significantly less expensive than the real thing.
I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful and satisfying this dip turned out to be. The combination of imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, celery, and cheese creates a creamy and flavorful spread that's perfect for parties or casual get-togethers. I served it with some crispy crackers and it was a hit with my guests.
Step-by-step
- Using a food processor, finely chop all the crab meat.
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix well.
- The Old Bay seasoning amount depends on your own personal preference.
- When I made this recipe recently, I discovered I had no Old Bay and the dip was still tasty.
- As far as the brand of crab meat, I like to use Aquamar. I think it has a good flavor for dips and crab cakes and it is inexpensive compared to other brands.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like fresh parsley, lemon juice, etc to make it your own.
