Description
This Maryland Crab Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with the sweet, delicate flavor of lump crab meat, it’s the perfect warm dip to impress guests at holidays, game days, or casual weekends at home. With a golden bubbly top and that signature Old Bay seasoning, you’ll taste the Chesapeake Bay in every bite.
Ingredients
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8 oz whipped cream cheese
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½ cup tartar sauce
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2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
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1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 lb jumbo lump or lump crab meat*
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¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
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Sliced and toasted baguette (for dipping)
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Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a shallow baking dish with cooking spray (a pie dish works perfectly).
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Mix the base: In a large bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until well mixed.
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Fold in crab and cheese: Gently fold in the crab meat, half the Monterey Jack, and half the mozzarella cheese. Be careful not to break up the crab too much!
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Assemble the dip: Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheeses on top.
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Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the cheese is fully melted.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes