Hot Crabmeat Dip

Hot Crab Dip made with lump crab meat and sour cream in a baking dish.

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword hot crab dip, Maryland Crab Dip

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 22

resting time 5

Total Time 32

Servings servings

Calories 280kcal

Author Eileen Murphy Kelly

Equipment

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup mozzarella cheese , freshly shredded (the brick, not the fresh stuff)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese more for topping (about 2 tablespoons more)
2 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
8 ounces container lump crab meat (ready to eat)

Crab Dip Toppings

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped green onion
½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Serving Suggestions for Hot Crab Dip

lemon slices
crostinis, crackers, bagel chips, celery sticks, and cucumber slices

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C.
In a mixing bowl, add 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning. Use a hand mixer with beaters attached until creamy, about 2 minutes.
Fold in 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese .
Add 2 tablespoons green onions (chopped) and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped) until combined.
Gently, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in 8 ounces container lump crab meat (ready to eat) until just combined.
Spread mixture into an oven-safe pie plate, baking dish, or cast-iron pan.
For the toppings, sprinkle the dip with 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning .
Bake uncovered for 20-22 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Broil for last minute of cook time for a more golden top.
Top with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon chopped green onion, and ½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon slices, crostinis, crackers, bagel chips, celery sticks, and cucumber slices.

Notes

Be sure to check the Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.

If you prefer more heat: Add ½ teaspoon or more of your favorite hot sauce or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper during step 2 for a little kick.

Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This reheats nicely in the oven or in the microwave.

Make Ahead: This can be prepped ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate after step 6. When ready to bake, continue at step 7, but add 5 minutes to the cook time.

Serving: I found garlic crostinis in the bakery that were perfect for serving with this dip.

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