Ingredients
– 1 cup cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and flaked
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– Crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
Making Hot Crab Dip is simple and fun! Follow these steps to create this delicious dish:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
3. Add Cheeses: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
4. Incorporate Crab Meat: Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
5. Mix in Remaining Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
8. Garnish: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
9. Serve: Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible Hot Crab Dip effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 12g