Maryland Crab Dip Recipe
This Maryland Crab Dip Recipe is rich, creamy and full of seafood flavor. It tastes like coastal comfort. I make this dip when I want something special but easy.
Ingredients
- Lump crab meat 450 g, picked clean
- Cream cheese 225 g, softened
- Mayonnaise ½ cup
- Sour cream ¼ cup
- Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon
- Old Bay seasoning 1½ teaspoons
- Garlic powder ½ teaspoon
- Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
- Cheddar cheese ½ cup, shredded
- Parmesan cheese ¼ cup, grated
- Salt ¼ teaspoon
- Black pepper ¼ teaspoon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a baking dish and set it aside.
Soften the Cream Cheese
- Place cream cheese in a bowl. Let it sit until soft and easy to mix.
Mix the Base
- Add mayonnaise and sour cream to cream cheese. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Add Seasonings
- Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Add Lemon Juice
- Pour in fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to brighten the flavor.
Fold in Cheeses
- Add shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese. Mix gently until combined.
Add the Crab Meat
- Carefully fold in crab meat. Do not break large pieces too much.
Transfer to Baking Dish
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
Smooth the Top
- Use a spoon to smooth the surface. This helps even baking.
Bake the Dip
- Place dish in oven. Bake for twenty-five minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
Rest Before Serving
- Remove from oven. Let it rest for five minutes before serving.
Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve warm with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use lump crab for best texture.
- Avoid overmixing the crab.
- Add hot sauce for gentle heat.
- Use mozzarella for milder cheese flavor.
- Add chopped green onions for freshness.
- Serve in a bread bowl for fun.
- Make it ahead and bake later.