Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells
- 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup crispy rice crackers or pita chips, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with Greek yogurt until creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, chives, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (if desired), and lime juice.
- Mix everything together, ensuring all ingredients are well distributed.
- Spoon the mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm with crispy rice crackers or pita chips.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider folding in 1/2 cup of diced bell peppers or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For extra heat, add a few slices of jalapeños or a splash of your favorite hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg