Easy Crab Dip with Bacon recipe will appeal to anyone that walks through the door. It’s perfect for a fancy affair or the next pigskin party.
This post is sponsored by Bakers Supermarkets, but the content and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
It doesn’t matter what kind of entertaining I do, I want to have appetizers out for my guests to munch on when they arrive. I think appetizers break the ice and get the conversation going. I want my appetizers to be simple and delicious like this Easy Crab Dip with Bacon recipe.
What is it about appetizers? I spend more time searching for appetizers than I do a dinner dish. What I want is a recipe that people want to eat but doesn’t take all day to make.
John and I were having a late dinner and I thought instead of having a late lunch that maybe coming up with a “happy hour” appetizer might be fun. I’m always looking for new ideas and after walking through the isles of my local Baker’s Store went to work.[Tweet “Easy Crab Dip #Recipe @BakersGrocery”]
It all started with this beautiful container of lump crab meat that I found in the meat department. When you live in Nebraska, you can’t go crabbing (whining) so finding fresh seafood isn’t always that easy to do. This Lump Crab was luscious and I didn’t want to cover up its’ tender sweet flavor. It’s definitely the star of this recipe.
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Easy Crab Dip with Bacon Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz Private Selection Wild Caught Jumbo Lump Crab
- 1/4 cup Private Selection Selection Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 8 oz Kroger 1/3 less fat Neufchatel Cheese
- 1/4 cup Kroger Reduced Fat Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon Simple Truth Organic Chives plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay
- Real Bacon pieces
- *Kroger Baked Wheat Crisp Crackers Reduced Fat
Instructions
- Blend Neufchatel cheese and sour cream together until smooth. I used a hand-held electric mixer.
- Shred the crab and stir in all of the remaining ingredients except for the bacon pieces.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours.
- Sprinkle with bacon pieces and additional Chive right before serving.
- *Serve with Kroger Baked Wheat Crisp Crackers Reduced Fat
I think you will agree when you try this recipe that it is delicious and will appeal to any seafood lover. It tastes rich, cheesy, and creamy and is perfect on a nice crunchy Kroger Wheat Crisp cracker or even on a baked potato!
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Here are a couple other great appetizers!
Crab and Havarti Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Scallops with Pineapple Salsa and Plum Wasabi Drizzle
Teagan Geneviene says
January 29, 2017 at 1:13 pmIt would be hard to find something that I didn’t think could be improved by adding bacon. 🙂 But this sounds like a fabulous combination, Julie. Bacon-licious and scrumptious!
Julie Menghini says
January 30, 2017 at 9:43 amThank you, Teagan! I’m in agreement, bacon can be a very good thing! Enjoy your day my friend!
Teagan Geneviene says
January 30, 2017 at 9:54 amOh, and I was so caught up in bacon dreams that I forgot to mention those endives with scallops — So elegant…! Have a lovely week.
Julie Menghini says
January 31, 2017 at 9:20 amThank you, Teagan! I hope you have a lovely week too.
ZazaCook says
January 29, 2017 at 10:21 amLooks so incredibly good, yum yum yum!
Julie Menghini says
January 30, 2017 at 9:45 amThank you, Zaza! So easy too! Appreciate you stopping by!
Sarah says
January 27, 2017 at 5:12 pmLove Kroger and this dip! Perfect for entertaining and a little football game coming up 😉
Julie Menghini says
January 27, 2017 at 5:59 pmThank you, Sarah! I just love entertaining and feeding people and may notice that there is a game on LOL! Have a wonderful weekend!
The Food Hunter says
January 27, 2017 at 10:03 amcrab dip sounds interesting. I’d give it a try
Julie Menghini says
January 27, 2017 at 10:48 amIt’s super easy and delicious. Thank you, Theresa!
Judith Graber says
January 27, 2017 at 7:00 amTwo favorite ingredients – crab and bacon! I always have some kind of appetizer too when I have guests and your recipe looks like a good choice Julie.
Kimberly Calderon | Ruffles And Ribbon Boutique says
January 26, 2017 at 11:00 pmThat looks soooo yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
Julie Menghini says
January 27, 2017 at 10:49 amThank you, Kimberly!
Kimberly Calderon | Ruffles And Ribbon Boutique says
January 26, 2017 at 10:59 pmThat looks soooo yummy! Can’t wait to try it!,
Loretta says
January 26, 2017 at 1:35 pmOoooo all my favorite ingredients right there Julie! When are you hosting that Super Bowl party? LOL
It would go down real well at a cocktail party too! Did you make any crab cakes with that leftover crab? Or was there any leftover? 🙂
Julie Menghini says
January 26, 2017 at 6:50 pmIt was hard not to eat it as finger food Loretta! We just love good seafood and it’s tough not having access to a lot of it. I love crab cakes too. Next time….
Antonia says
January 26, 2017 at 11:08 amI am a huge fan of appetizers. Such a great idea and spin on a regular crab dip. Looks yummy Julie!
Julie Menghini says
January 26, 2017 at 6:49 pmThank you Antonia! I’m an appetizer fan too!
Lily says
January 25, 2017 at 3:35 pmYup, I could eat that whole bowl of dip by myself. You had me at easy crab dip!
Julie Menghini says
January 26, 2017 at 7:01 pmHa I think John pretty much did Lily! Thank you!
Sonal says
January 25, 2017 at 9:24 amI hear ya for that early happy hour with appetizers… doing a happy dance here
Julie Menghini says
January 25, 2017 at 11:11 amWoo hoo Sonal! Thank you!
Suzanne says
January 25, 2017 at 9:17 amDelicious dip Julie, I don’t have a Bakers or Kroger supermarket in NYC, wish I did. The dip sounds fantastic, perfect for game day or a party. Saved!!
Julie Menghini says
January 25, 2017 at 11:10 amThank you so much, Suzanne! Baker’s are probably the oldest chain of stores that we still have here. I appreciate you saving the recipe. We really enjoyed it.
Quinn Caudill says
January 25, 2017 at 8:26 amYum! This sounds so good and I love all of the products from Kroger. I will be heading to my Kroger today to pick up some of these ingredients.
Julie Menghini says
January 25, 2017 at 11:06 amThank you, Quinn! I love the quality products they carry too!