Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay with this Maryland Crab Dip Recipe, a creamy and savory treat that is perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday party or enjoying a casual summer picnic, this dip will be the star of your appetizer spread. With its rich combination of lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, and gooey cheese, each bite is an explosion of flavor that will have your guests coming back for more. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh veggies for a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup tartar sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Gently fold in lump crab meat along with half of each shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 75mg