Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Maryland Crab Dip, a classic hot seafood appetizer perfect for parties. This cheesy dip is loaded with lump crab meat, cheddar, and Parmesan, seasoned with Old Bay and Worcestershire.
Ingredients
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Cheesy Crab Dip:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the base: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add cheeses and crab: Gently fold in cheddar, Parmesan, and crab meat. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake: Top with cheddar cheese and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve warm with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality canned lump crab meat for best results.
- This dip can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
