Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
This hot crab dip is a warm, cheesy, baked dip, flavored primarily with succulent crab meat. It boasts a luxuriously creamy texture, thanks to the cream cheese, and has a lovely balance of savory and slightly sweet notes. Perfect as an appetizer for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Crackers bread, or vegetables, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture. Stir well.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and the crab meat.
- Transfer the crab dip mixture to your prepared baking dish. Spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley (if using). Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetables.