Hot Pecan Crab Dip

By BobN

I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
• 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup crackers
• 1/2 cup melted butter

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine crab, bacon, cream cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, mayonnaise, jalapeños, onion and garlic in a bowl then transfer to a 9-by-9-inch baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine pecans, remaining Parmesan, crackers and butter.

Sprinkle pecan mixture over top of crab mixture and bake until bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.