Description
A creamy and flavorful crab dip that embodies the taste of Maryland, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 120 ml mayonnaise
- 110 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 5 ml Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ml lemon juice
- 225 g lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Set oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a small baking dish or ramekin.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and chopped parsley, ensuring crab pieces remain intact.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Present warm alongside toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Optionally, garnish with additional chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier dip, add more Old Bay seasoning.
- This dip can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated before baking.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like veggies or chips for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg