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Creamy Baked Hot Crab Dip with Lump Crab Meat

A scoop of steaming hot crab dip being lifted from a bubbly, baked dish, showing a dramatic cheese pull.
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Make this creamy, cheesy hot crab dip loaded with lump crab meat. It bakes up golden and bubbly, making it a perfect appetizer for parties or game days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8-inch pie dish or small oven-safe skillet.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the seasonings.
  4. Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Be careful not to break up the lumps too much.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and all of the Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Spread the crab mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the dip.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden brown.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
  10. Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can substitute some of the Monterey Jack cheese with Gruyère.
  • If you prefer a spicier dip, add 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
  • This dip is best served immediately after baking while it is hot and bubbly.

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