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 your favorite Chips or Crackers on hand.
If you love seafood dips my Maryland Hot Crab Dip is another dip you have to try!
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.
Recipe FAQ’s
Yes, you can. It would be easiest to reheat it gently on the stovetop. It’s going to be too thick, and it can be thinned out with a little milk or water. Taste and reseason as needed.
Yes, you can. Swiss, Gruyere, or fontina would also make good choices. Or use a combination of your favorite cheese.
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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.
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.
swathi
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.
Marysa
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.
Jenn Mitchell
This dip would be absolutely amazing. I love crab dip so much!
Vyjay Rao
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?
Catalina
What a genius idea! I was actually looking for a good party appetizer! This is perfect!