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the very best crab dip mold

(7 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Maggie M
@LovingMyKitchen
In The Kitchen, OH

Our family has been making this for years and it is the best I've ever had. It is so delicious... you won't be able to stop eating it. I want this for my last supper! Fresh crab is best for this. Dungeness for best flavor, but snow or king work well. Thawed frozen is ok, as is canned, be sure to dry the crab if using this.

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If you grew up knowing that an event was fancy because there was a shrimp or crab mold on the table, then this crab dip mold is for you. The base is smooth and creamy with bits of celery and red onion for a pop of freshness. All the flavors complement the sweet crab to make a wonderful crab dip. We made ours fancy in an old-fashioned Tupperware mold for a pretty presentation. Serve with your favorite crackers.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(7 ratings)
prep time 8 Hr
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For the very best crab dip mold

  • 8 oz
    Philadelphia cream cheese (not the spreadable kind)
  • 1 can
    cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
  • 1 c
    Hellman's or Best Foods mayonnaise (see note)
  • 1 pkg
    unflavored gelatin (.25 oz)
  • 1 c
    finely chopped celery
  • 3/4 c
    finely chopped red onion (yellow or white will work, but red has better flavor)
  • 8-12 oz
    cooked crab
  • crackers of choice

How To Make the very best crab dip mold

Test Kitchen Tips
If using canned crab, make sure to drain the crab meat.
  • Cream cheese cut into 16 pieces.
    1
    Cut cream cheese into about 16 pieces and set aside.
  • Warming canned soup in a saucepan.
    2
    Put soup into a small saucepan and warm. Do not boil.
  • Cream cheese melting into soup.
    3
    When the soup is warm, add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
  • Stirring in mayonnaise.
    4
    Turn off the heat. Add the mayonnaise to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
  • Sprinkling gelatin over the soup and cream cheese.
    5
    Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the top of the soup mixture and stir to blend. When the gelatin has dissolved remove allow the mixture to set and cool to room temperature.
  • Stirring remaining ingredients into the saucepan.
    6
    When the mixture has cooled to room temperature, add the remaining ingredients except for the crackers and stir to mix well.
  • Crab mixture poured into a mold.
    7
    Pour all into a bowl and chill for at least 8 hours. If you want to have it molded, pour it into a pretty shaped bowl like a Bundt pan lined with plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours before serving.
  • The Very Best Crab Dip Mold spread onto a cracker.
    8
    When you are ready to serve flip the bowl upside down onto a serving plate and carefully remove plastic wrap. Serve cold with crackers.
  • 9
    NOTES: I have made this so many times I can't even tell you! I have used many different brands of soup and I can tell you that Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom is the only way to go for best flavor results. I have also made this with other than real mayonnaise and it does not taste right. Using real mayonnaise is a critical choice with this dip and Hellmann's or Best Foods are the best choices. The amount of onion and crab is up to you. We prefer a nice strong onion flavor, but if you don't please feel free to reduce the amount of onion. I prefer the flavor of red onion in this recipe, but I have used scallions and they weren't too bad. Now for the crab. I only use real fresh crab and I use a lot of it because it is so danged good. If you don't have access to fresh crab, you can use frozen snow or king crab. Be sure to thaw completely and drain well. You can also use canned lump crab ... again ... drain well. And it won't hurt to dab the crab with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. The amount of crab you use is - once again - up to you and your taste. If you like a lot of crab flavor use the higher amount. And one more note ... this is also extremely yummy if you add some shrimp to it! I hope you enjoy this timeless dish.
  • 10
    *NOTE * Regarding the mayonnaise - for best results use Hellman's. I have made it with Kraft and Dukes and neither tasted quite right. If you must use another brand, just know it won't taste the same. Important - this does not do well at all with Miracle Whip - it must be real mayonnaise.
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