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hot crab dip in casserole dish with pita chips on a white plate

Maryland Hot Crab Dip

Chef Dennis Littley
My creamy, cheesy, hot crab dip is the perfect starter for your next get-together or game-day celebration. You'll love the sweet lump crabmeat blended with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and the perfect combination of seasonings
5 from 208 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetiser, Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 230 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces block cream cheese room temperature*
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon Italian parsley finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • In a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer), beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes).
  • Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the whipped cream cheese.
  • Beat on medium-high speed until combined.
  • Add the cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, mustard powder, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Beat on medium-high speed until combined.
  • Add the crab meat to the cream cheese mixture and using a rubber spatula gently fold in the crab meat until combined.
  • Add the crab dip mixture to one larger or two small casserole dishes.
  • Top the crab dip with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped Italian parsley (optional) or sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning on top of the cheese.
  • Bake the crab dip for 30-35 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges or until the internal temperature of the crab dip reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.
  • Serve the crab dip warm with your favorite chips, celery and carrot sticks.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 857mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 1mg
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