Creamy crab and artichoke dip always steals the show.

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This creamy artichoke and crabdipis coming in hot.

Just double-check to set the timer because this hot dip will be bubbling to perfection in a flash.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip ready to serve

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To change up this dip, consider these variations:

Can I Make Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip Ahead?

Bake until hot and bubbly when ready to serve.

it’s possible for you to also microwave portions to reheat as needed.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip ingredients

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3/4tsp.Old Bay seasoning

3/4tsp.Worcestershire sauce

3/4tsp.hot sauce (optional)

1tsp.lemon zest, plus 1 Tbsp.

fresh juice (from 1 lemon), divided

1/2cupfinely chopped artichoke hearts (from 1 [14-oz.]

Lightly coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip spraying the baking dish with cooking spray

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Gently fold in lemon juice, artichokes, crabmeat, mozzarella, and 23 cup of the Parmesan.

Bake dip:

Bake until dip is hot throughout and bubbly around edges, about 25 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip stirring together the cream cheese, mayo, and other base ingredients for the dip

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Serve with crackers and endive leaves.

While you could freeze this dip before baking, the texture may change slightly after thawing.

If you do want to freeze, wrap the unbaked dip tightly and freeze for up to one month.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip stirring in the crab and cheese

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Thaw in the refrigerator before baking as directed.

Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip in the baking dish before baking

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Southern Living Hot Crab and Artichoke Dip ready to serve

Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox