A party isn’t a party without a cheesy dip.

Cue the bells and whistles.

When it comes to holidayappetizers, we’re going all-out.

Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

The creme de la creme of our appetizer board?

This Hot Cheesy Crab Dip.

Forgetspinach-artichokeandonion dipsthis Hot Cheesy Crab Dip is our party piece de resistance.

Either way, confirm the crab is fresh, not canned.

it’s possible for you to also serve this dip with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

Ingredients

4medium scallions (about 314 oz.

total), leaves separated

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Thinly slice scallions, separating dark green parts from white and light green parts; set aside.

Remove bowl from stand mixer, and fold in crabmeat and white and light green parts of scallions.

Transfer crab mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, and top with remaining 14 cup each Cheddar and Havarti.

Bake in preheated oven until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Turn oven to broil, and continue baking until cheese is browned, 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove from oven, and set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Top with reserved dark green parts of scallions, and serve with endive leaves.