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Healthier Hot Red Pepper Crab Dip

healthier red pepper hot crab dip in a white skillet with chips and crackers around it.
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This hot, cheesy baked crab dip with red peppers is made healthier with Greek yogurt, tons of crab meat, and lots of veggies. It's a delicious appetizer to share! (gluten-free, nut-free)

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup lump crab meat
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese and yogurt until well combined. Stir in remaining ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup of the parmesan.
  3. Spoon mixture into a 8" square or round baking dish. Smooth with the back of a spoon and sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of cheese.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly golden on top.
  5. Serve hot with whole grain crackers, chips, or crudités.

Notes

  • If you'd rather, you can use mayo in place of the yogurt and full-fat cream cheese if that's your jam!
  • If you like a spicer dip, you can double the jalapeño, leave the seeds in, or use a serrano pepper instead.
  • Jarred roasted red peppers can be used in place of fresh bell pepper. 
  • If you want a cold dip, simply serve it before adding the parmesan to the top and baking.
  • Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up tp 3 days. Leftovers can be reheated in the oven.

Keywords: healthy crab dip, no mayo crab dip, healthy baked crab dip

Find it online: https://livelytable.com/healthy-red-pepper-crab-dip/