Crab Dip (Best Maryland Style)

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Crab Dip (Best Maryland Style)

For the best texture, use lump crab meat and each ingredient listed. No substitutions! Serve with crusty baguette, sturdy crackers, celery sticks, or pita wedges. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.

309 kcal /serving 25 min Serves 8 Easy American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (226 g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) sour cream
  • 1 and 1/4 cups (155 g) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 and 3/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning*
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 lb fresh lump crab meat*
  • optional: 2 dashes of hot sauce (or to taste)

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup (240ml) cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using).
  4. Beat on medium-high speed until combined.
  5. Using a spoon or silicone spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat.
  6. If you used hot sauce, taste, then add more hot sauce if desired.
  7. Transfer to a 9-inch (or slightly larger) baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet.
  8. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
  10. Serve warm.
  11. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  12. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed throughout.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

309 Calories
16.8g Protein 14% DV
3.5g Carbs 1% DV
25.4g Fat 32% DV
0.1g Fiber
1.8g Sugars
605mg Sodium 40% DV
115mg Cholesterol 33% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Celery Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Appetizer
Tags seafood, comfort-food, party-food