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Ultimate Hot, Creamy, and Cheesy Crab Dip with Old Bay Seasoning

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Make this rich, hot crab dip for your next gathering. This recipe delivers creamy texture and savory flavor, perfect as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, plus more for topping
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or a small oven-safe baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients combine well.
  4. Gently fold in the lump crab meat and the shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Mix just until combined; avoid overmixing to keep the crab texture intact.
  5. Spread the crab mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the top evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese and a light dusting of extra Old Bay Seasoning.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
  8. Let the dip cool for about 5 minutes before serving warm with your choice of crackers or vegetables.

Notes

  • You can prepare this dip mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover the dish and keep it refrigerated. Add about 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute imitation crab meat with real lump crab meat.
  • If you like a little heat, add 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.

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