Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Maryland Crab Dip, a rich seafood appetizer perfect for any gathering or party.
Ingredients
Creamy Base:
8 oz cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
Cheese and Crab Mixture:
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 lb lump crab meat (picked over for shells), 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional).
For Serving:
Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Mix the Creamy Base:
- Add Cheese and Crab:
- Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth.
Stir in shredded cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Gently fold in lump crab meat. Transfer to a baking dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm with crackers or baguette.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Prepare in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
