Cande Crab Dip

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A creamy crab dip with melted cheese and chopped onion, served with crusty Italian bread, perfect for gatherings and seafood lovers seeking a flavorful appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 2 loaves unsliced Italian bread
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crab meat or shrimp
  • 1 cup chopped onion

Instructions

  1. Hollow out one loaf of Italian bread and cut the removed bread into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine mayonnaise, grated cheddar cheese, crab meat or shrimp, and chopped onion in a baking dish.
  3. Bake the mixture until hot and bubbly.
  4. Pour the hot crab dip into the hollowed-out bread and add the remaining bite-sized bread pieces.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

335 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 22.8g 29% DV
Carbs 25.1g 9% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 489.5mg 21% DV
Potassium 96.3mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 44.3mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 110.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 192mg 15% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Shellfish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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