The beautiful coastal land of Maryland is known for its history and seafood– crabs, especially. So naturally, Maryland Crab Dip might just be the best seafood-based concoction you’ve ever dunked a cracker into! One whole pound of fresh, tender lump crab meat swims in a creamy, cheesy sea of flavors that have peppery and smokey hints. Its expensive taste conceals a secret: the ease of dumping and baking these delicious flavors into one big baking pan in a little over 30 minutes. Bring the taste of the sea to you, wherever you are, with some tasty and delightful Maryland Crab Dip!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Old Bay™ seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- hot sauce, optional, to taste
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Using an electric mixer will ensure the smoothest texture.
Step 3 –Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, ground mustard, Old Bay™ seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
Step 4 –If using the hot sauce, taste for desired heat.
Step 5 –Fold the crab meat into the mayonnaise mixture using a spoon or rubber spatula.
Step 6 –Transfer the dip to a 9-inch baking pan, 9-inch pie dish, or 9-inch oven-safe skillet.
Step 7 –Top the dip with the remaining cheese.
Step 8 –Bake the dip until hot and bubbly around the edges, about 25 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve warm.