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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip

    Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip

    Published: Aug 13, 2020 · Modified: Feb 6, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley · 69 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    If you love warm dips my lobster dip is going to become one of your favorites. This creamy cheesy cheddar Lobster Dip is definitely a favorite in our home! 

    hand scooping out Cheddar lobster dip with a Mission Tortilla chip

    With the holidays in full swing, I’ve got friends and family visiting every chance they get and that means I get to spend time in the kitchen cooking up deliciousness to serve while Lisa plays hostess.

    I have to admit that I love entertaining and enjoy the opportunity to share food with my friends and family. Lisa and I are the perfect pair when it comes to entertaining.

    She’s more of the social butterfly and enjoys mingling with guests outside of the kitchen, whereas I feel more at home in the kitchen and enjoy chatting with those that wander in for something to eat or drink.

    What ingredients do I need to make a Lobster Dip?

    ingredients for cheddar lobster dip in glass bowls on a cutting board

    Let’s start by gathering our ingredients (aka mise en place) for this dish. It’s a good idea to get everything you need before you start to prepare any dish in your kitchen.

    It’s an easy way to see if you’re missing anything you need before you start cooking. It makes the whole process go more quickly. And less time in the kitchen means more time with your family and friends.

    My Cheddar Lobster Dip is really easy to make and you can find lobster meat at most upscale grocery stores in the area. 

    sauteed shallots and garlic in a sautee pan on a cutting board.

    After gathering the ingredients and prepping the garlic and shallots, the recipe goes pretty quickly. Start by sautéing the aromatics (garlic and shallots) in a sauté pan briefly so you get the full flavor of them in your dip.

    ingredients for the lobster dip in a bowl

    Then you add your ingredients into a mixing bowl. You can see I’ve chopped the lobster up a bit, but feel free to leave bigger pieces if you’d like.

    What type of cheese can I use in this Dip?

    I’ve used cheddar cheese in my recipe, but you can switch it out with Gruyere, Swiss or any of your favorites. If you’d like to use a more flavorful cheese, add it in small quantities so you don’t overpower the lobster.

    cheddar lobster dip mixed up in a stainless steel bowl with a blue spatula

    Mix all of the ingredients together (make sure your cream cheese is softened).

    cheddar lobster dip in a baking dish on a cutting board

    Spoon the Cheddar Lobster Dip into an oven-safe dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

    lobster dip in a baking dish ready for the ove

    Top the dip with the remaining cheddar and sprinkle with the remaining smoked paprika. Next, bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.

    What Seasonings Can I use in a lobster dip?

    I used smoked paprika in my Cheddar Lobster Dip, but you can use old bay, lemon pepper or any of your favorite seasoning combinations.

    baked lobster dip next to tortilla chips on a cutting board

    When it’s time to serve up your Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip this holiday season make sure to have plenty of Mission Thin and Crispy Tortilla Chips on hand.

    hand scooping out Cheddar lobster dip with a Mission Tortilla chip

    But, it all comes down to the taste….sigh. And my Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip didn’t disappoint. It was ah-mazingly delicious! I loved how well it went with the flavor of the crispy tortilla chips.

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    Cheesy Cheddar Lobster Dip

    It’s not difficult to make my Cheddar Lobster Dip and it’s the perfect hot dip to serve when you want to impress your guests. I promise they’ll love every delicious bite of this Hot Cheesy Lobster Dip 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Appetiser
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 477kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • Tortilla Chips
    • 6 ounces cooked lobster meat (claw, knuckle and body meat)
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ cup chopped shallots
    • 1 teaspoon horseradish
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
    • 8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Heat a medium skillet to medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the lobster, shallot/garlic mixture, half of the cheddar, the cream cheese, sour cream, Romano cheese, horseradish, mustard and half of the smoked paprika. Mix well.
    • Add mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading mixture evenly.
    • Add remaining cheddar cheese and smoked paprika.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 180mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    1. swathi

      December 15, 2018 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      That dip looks delicious, it is great one for game day. I need to try it, You make delicious combo easily. I need to try this cheddar and lobster combo.

      Reply
    2. Marysa

      December 14, 2018 at 8:29 pm

      That looks delicious! I’d love to make this next time we have guests over. It’s nice to have some recipes that are a little different from the usual.

      Reply
    3. Jenn Mitchell

      December 14, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      This dip would be absolutely amazing. I love crab dip so much!

      Reply
    4. Vyjay Rao

      December 14, 2018 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Tortilla chips are a favourite and especially so during the winters when festivals and holidays go hand in hand. A dip adds so much more fun to the chips indeed. Your recipe looks great, however, would try it minus the lobsters and substituting with some appropriate vegetarian ingredient, any suggestions here?

      Reply
    5. Catalina

      December 14, 2018 at 7:31 am

      5 stars
      What a genius idea! I was actually looking for a good party appetizer! This is perfect!

      Reply
    6. Terri Steffes

      December 14, 2018 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Our Christmas Eve food is all snacks. This looks like it will make the short list. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    7. Teresa

      December 13, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      MIssion Restaurant Style chips are our favorite. They hold up well with heavy and light dips too. I will have to try this recipe out this year at our Holiday gathering. IT looks delish

      Reply
    8. Pam

      December 13, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      This looks really good. I have made crab dip before but I have never made myself a lobster dip like this. I need to.

      Reply
    9. Jenn@Engineermommy

      December 13, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      This dip looks so delicious. I love the flavor of lobster in this dip. It puts such a great extra notch above a plain cheesy dip.

      Reply
    10. Tomi C

      December 13, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      OMG! I want this now. I don’t think I’d have any leftovers if I made this dish.

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    11. Tamara

      December 13, 2018 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Oh this would be so perfect for the small gathering I am having next weekend. Thanks for the recipe. It looks so good.

      Reply
    12. Melissa Chapman

      December 13, 2018 at 10:08 am

      I love the frequently asked questions for a recipe post. I love lobster but rarely get a chance to eat it and this looks like the way to have it.

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    13. GiGi Eats

      December 13, 2018 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      Creamy. Cheesy. Lobster. THOSE WORDS speak to me!!! This sounds amazing 🙂

      Reply
    14. Alli Smith

      December 13, 2018 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I’ve got to make this dip! Lobster is such a favorite of mine and I also enjoy warm dips with tortilla chips. This will definitely be served at my next holiday gathering.

      Reply
    15. Tasheena

      December 13, 2018 at 9:29 am

      5 stars
      This recipe would be perfect for me to bring to my next holiday party. The dip looks so savory. Looking forward to giving it a try, my family loved lobster.

      Reply
    16. Gisele

      December 13, 2018 at 9:10 am

      This looks amazing! I may have to make this for our next gathering.

      Reply
    17. candy

      December 13, 2018 at 8:51 am

      We love this kind of creamy dip. Nice to have a warm dip over cold dips all the time. Will be making this for sure.

      Reply
    18. Amber Myers

      December 13, 2018 at 8:21 am

      5 stars
      My kids would love this dip for sure. They are all about lobster. I might have to surprise them with it soon!

      Reply
    19. Karen

      December 13, 2018 at 8:18 am

      5 stars
      Holy. Moly. I have never seen such a lovely, delicious looking appetizer before. I think it’s time I cranked up my hosting game with this recipe! Yummo!

      Reply
    20. Francesca Ganisi

      December 12, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Beautiful,looks delicous and easy

      Reply
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