Tasty Tailgate: Erica Davis’ “The Lowcountry” Crab Dip

Tasty Tailgate is our series that brings you delicious dishes to enjoy while watching the Dawgs play this season. UGA alumni, like Erica Davis (BSED ’99), are sharing their favorite recipes for you to add to your own tailgating spread.

Erica is carrying on the seafood legacy of her grandparents in Savannah at the Erica Davis Lowcountry, a 2024 Bulldog 100 honoree. Seafood has been part of Erica’s family for over 75 years, and now she is sharing one of her tastiest recipes.

Her “The Lowcountry” Crab Dip is sure to go great with any game-day buffet.

Serves: 10 people

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh blue crab claw meat.
• 8 ounces cream cheese.
• 1 stick butter.
• 1 small, sweet onion, diced.
• 1 clove garlic, minced.
• Salt to taste.
• Wonton chips or your favorite cracker.

Directions

1. On medium heat, melt butter, then sauté garlic and onion.
2. Remove from heat, add room temperature cream cheese.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Gently fold in the crab meat.
5. Serve with fried wonton chips or your favorite cracker.

Tip: it can be served hot or cold!