Cheesy Crab Dip – Low Fat Crab Dip Recipe

Last Updated on February 24, 2021 by Babita

Cheesy Crab Dip is a cream cheese dip for veggies made with imitation crab that is perfect for seafood lovers. This baked cheese dip is a low-fat recipe that you can indulge in guilt free with some crisp slices of veggies like carrots, radish, celery and cucumbers.

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I found this recipe in a 2011 Family Circle magazine and tried it. Needless to say, I found it delicious and have been making this dip for Superbowl parties since then. It is a perfect hot dip recipe which I promise you will be a hit at your event.

Changes to the original recipe for crab dip

When I made it the first time, I did not have some ingredients that were listed for this recipe for cheesy crab dip. So I substituted it with other similar ingredients because I did not want the taste of this crab dip to change drastically from the original recipe in the magazine. I also added one of my own ingredients and if you read below you will understand why.

Ingredients for Cheesy Crab Dip

• 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
• 1/3 light mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup fat-free milk
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (see Notes for substitute ingredient below)
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dry red chili flakes (optional)
• 3/4 lb imitation crab meat coarsely chopped (approx 1 1/2 cup)
• 6 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• Sliced carrot, celery, cucumber and radishes for dipping.

How to prepare Baked Crab Dip

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9″ pie plate with non-stick cooking spray (Note: This is not required if you are using a foil/disposable pie plate).
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, dill, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
• Mix them properly.

• Add the chopped imitation crab meat and mix it.

• Spoon the mixture evenly into the pie plate.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes until lightly brown.

• Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes.

• Serve with sliced vegetables.

Substitute for Worcestershire Sauce

I substituted Worcestershire Sauce with 1/2 tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp fish sauce. However, after more research I found out you can also substitute Worceshtershire Sauce with Balsamic Vinegar or Coconut Aminos.

Substitute for Low-Fat Ingredients for the Crab dip

This recipe for crab dip is a low-fat recipe. But if you want you want switch the low-fat ingredients with ingredients. If I am making it for my family I use the low-fat version with fat-free ingredients. However, if I am making it for my get-together or events, I am okay with substituting regular fat ingredients since I figure there will be a lot more people will be eating and sharing this dip.