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The Ultimate Creamy & Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

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This hot crab dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with real crab flavor. Bake it until bubbly for an easy, crowd-pleasing party appetizer perfect for game days or holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, drained and picked over
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

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, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
  3. Stir in the sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Be careful not to break up the crab too much; you want some texture remaining.
  5. Spread the crab mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the top evenly with the grated Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetables.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the mayonnaise with cream cheese.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce along with the Worcestershire sauce.
  • To make this a restaurant style crab dip, you can mix 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onion into the mixture before baking.

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