Description
Indulge in the creamy, cheesy goodness of this Maryland Crab Dip, a hot and savory seafood appetizer perfect for any gathering. Loaded with lump crab meat and a blend of flavorful ingredients, this dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Cheesy Crab Mix:
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound (450 g) lump crab meat, picked over for shells
Finishing Touches:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Crackers, bread, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Add Cheese and Crab: Gently fold in cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
- Bake: Spread the mixture in a baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden top.
- Finish: Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving. Enjoy warm with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
- For an extra-cheesy version, top with additional cheddar before baking.
- You can prepare the dip up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mid-Atlantic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dip
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
