Maryland Style Crab Dip (Hot Crab Dip Recipe)
This crab dip is warm, creamy and loaded with big pieces of sweet crabmeat. It bakes up golden on top with a rich, gooey interior, but is equally delicious served cold. It’s an easy, crowd pleasing appetizer that feels special enough for the holidays and always disappears fast!
Servings: 6 up to 8
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic grated or very finely minced
- 2 scallions thinly sliced, dark and light green parts only, plus more for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 dash hot sauce optional
- 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded, about ⅔ cup
- 3 oz Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese shredded, about ⅔ cup
- 1 pound lump crabmeat drained well and picked over for shells
- Crackers, crostini, celery sticks and carrots for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, Dijon, garlic, scallions, salt and hot sauce until smooth.8 oz cream cheese, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, 2 scallions, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 dash hot sauce
- Set aside ½ cup total of the mixed cheeses for topping, then stir the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese into the mixture.3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, 3 oz Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
- Make sure the crabmeat has been drained of all its liquid, then gently fold it into the mixture, being careful not to break up the lumps too much.1 pound lump crabmeat
- Transfer the mixture to a 2 quart baking dish or cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 25 minutes until hot and bubbling around the edges. Garnish with more sliced scallions if desired.
- Serve warm with crostini, crackers, chips or celery and carrot sticks.Crackers, crostini, celery sticks and carrots
Notes
- Make sure there’s no excess liquid in your crab meat or it can create a runny texture.
- Gently fold the crab into the cheese mixture to avoid breaking up the lumps preserve their texture.
- If you want to add more lemon or hot sauce, keep them on the side and adjust at the table.
- To prep in advance, keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and bake right before serving.
- To serve as a cold crab dip, just mix in all of the cheese, garnish with green onions and serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 898IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 1mg
