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Hot Crab Meat Dip

A rich and creamy American appetizer filled with crab meat and cheese, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Best texture when fully softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 cup lump crab meat Fresh crab meat preferred; canned or imitation is an alternative
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Can experiment with different cheeses
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Increase for extra heat
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
For Serving
  • Crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks Choose according to preferences

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a small baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until the texture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if using.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped parsley.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before garnishing with additional parsley.
  3. Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Notes

Be careful not to overbake the dip, as this can cause it to dry out. For a smoother texture, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.