Crab Dip Recipe
Indulge in a creamy, savory delight with this easy Crab Dip – perfect for any occasion, whether served hot or cold. Enjoy with bread, crackers, or fresh veggies!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chopped green onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt*
- 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ of a lemon juiced
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce or more, to taste
- 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crab meat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, chopped green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice until everything is well combined.
- Add Cheese and Hot Sauce: Blend in ¾ cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and the hot sauce until the mixture is smooth.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold in the fresh jumbo lump crab meat, ensuring it is evenly mixed throughout.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the crab mixture into a 9-inch pie dish or a similar-sized baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve Warm: Serve the dip warm with slices of sourdough bread, crackers, tortilla chips, or chopped cold veggies.