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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
Mix all of the ingredients together (make sure your cream cheese is softened).
Spoon the Cheddar Lobster Dip into an oven-safe dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
This was Incredibly delicious. My family loved it!
Emily Flint
Oh my, this sounds so creamy and delciious…I am running to the store now for some lobster!!
Robyn
This dip is so full of flavour, thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
meesha
This taste really good ! Thanks for sharing!
Alexandra
This dip was absolutely delicious!
Raquel
What an delicious Cheddar dip recipe! Perfect for dinners and barbecues!
michele
I love lobster ( and cheese!) so this recipe was a winner for me. I love how easy it was to put together – a no-fail dish perfect for entertaining
Sarah Bailey
Now this sounds like it would be absolutely delicious. I have to admit anything to do with cheese and I am always up for trying it.
Andréa Janssen
What a great idea this creamy cheddar lobster dip. I love this recipe it had such a great flavor, and yet so easy!
Mary
I love the sound of this creamy cheddar lobster dip. There’s nothing here I don’t like. It’s so awesome how you walked us through the steps and made it look so easy. This will be at the top of my recipe list to try out.
Taleen | Just As Tasty
Oh my gosh, everything about this was incredible. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sue
Lobster Dip with tortilla chips – what a wonderful combination!!
Erica{Mama Ash}
Ihave to try making this! I love lobster and it’s so easy to make and work with. Do you have a great lobster sandwich recipe?
I’ll try making this for New Years Eve and serve it with bubbly.
Chef Dennis Littley
I have a Lobster Roll recipe -> https://www.askchefdennis.com/new-england-lobster-roll-recipe/
and quite a few other lobster recipes.
melissa chapman
Lobster dip sounds so great for the summer. I have never cooked with lobster but I will look for some nice ones and make this soon.
Jennifer Van Haitsma
This sounds so good! I haven’t had seafood in ages, and it’s a favorite of mine. Thanks for sharing!
Pam Wattenbarger
Dennis, your recipes always look amazing! I wish I had a bowl of that cheddar lobster dip right now!
DW
I just made this recipe with the frozen Lobster from Costco, chopped up. Let me tell you this recipe was finger-licking good, nothing left over for seconds. Totally recommend, 5-star!
Isabel
Can I make this a day ahead then bake before serving ?
Chef Dennis Littley
yes, you can.
Rebekah
It IS AMAZING! So good and easy. Thumbs up!
Justin Roberts
Just one question, I live where I can go and catch the lobster fresh myself. With this recipe do I boil the lobster first or use the meat raw?
Chef Dennis Littley
I would cook the lobster first Justin. How lucky you are to catch your own lobsters!
Katherine Ta
I just made this today!!!! So delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Darrell M.
Made this as an appetizer for Christmas, needless to say my family loved it! Quick and easy to prepare. Hardest part had to be getting the meat from the lobster tail it’s self. Perfect for any occasion.