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Best Creamy Hot Maryland Crab Dip

Close-up of a hot, baked crab dip in a white oval dish with a bubbly, golden-brown cheese crust.
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Make this rich, cheesy, and hot crab dip, inspired by Maryland style, for your next gathering. It is a crowd-pleasing party appetizer that bakes up bubbly and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie plate or small baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are smooth and fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break up the lumps too much.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
  5. Spread the crab mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

Notes

  • For an extra cheesy top, sprinkle 1/4 cup of extra cheese over the dip before baking.
  • You can prepare this dip mixture up to 24 hours in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then add 5 to 10 minutes to the baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.

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