Easy Cheesy Baked Hot Crab Dip (with Kewpie Mayo)
Looking for the ultimate party appetizer? This Easy Cheesy Baked Hot Crab Dip is the bubbly, golden snack your next gathering needs! Made with rich Kewpie mayo, savory surimi, and a fresh herb blend of chives and green onions, it’s topped with a mountain of melted mozzarella for the perfect cheese pull. It’s an elevated, restaurant-quality dip that’s surprisingly low-effort and budget-friendly. Perfect for game day, parties, or serving with crispy crostini and pretzels!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dip
- Method: air fryer, oven, smoker
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, very soft
- 1/2 cup Kewpie mayo
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 large shallots, minced
- 2 Tablespoons chives, minced
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Surimi, flake style
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded white cheddar
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes *optional
- Assorted dippers: crostini, crackers, veggies, pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- To a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and the Kewpie mayo until blended.
- Add the shallots, green onions, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined.
- Shred the surimi and, if desired, chop the strips into small pieces, then carefully mix them in. Add half of the cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, then mix in the rest of the cheddar and 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, mixing until fully combined. Give it a taste and, if desired, add the red pepper flakes to give just a hint of heat.
- Spread the dip into an oven-safe baking dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Pop it into the oven and bake for ~20-25 minutes or until the cheese has bubbled and started to brown.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately.