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The Ultimate Creamy, Cheesy Hot Crab Dip with Old Bay Seasoning

A freshly baked hot crab dip in a white oval dish, featuring a bubbly, golden-brown cheese crust topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this irresistible hot crab dip for your next gathering. This easy recipe delivers a creamy, cheesy, baked seafood appetizer that guests will request again and again.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or similar oven-safe serving dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Mix until the base is smooth.
  3. Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
  4. Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Be careful not to break up the crab pieces too much; you want some texture remaining.
  5. Spread the crab mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot throughout and the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Serve this crowd pleasing dip hot with sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
  • If you want a little extra kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
  • For the best flavor, use fresh or pasteurized lump crab meat instead of imitation crab.
  • You can prepare the dip mixture up to 24 hours ahead of time; cover and refrigerate, then add 5-10 minutes to the baking time if baking straight from the fridge.

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