Description
Bright, warm, and cheesy, this Maryland Crab Dip brings cozy comfort to any table with creamy cheese and sweet lump crab meat, perfect for game days or family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (plus extra to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 small shallot or 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Extra parsley and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a shallow 1.5-quart baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, mayo, Dijon, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Old Bay, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped shallot/green onions, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, and parsley. Mix gently.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, adjusting salt, pepper, or Old Bay to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle evenly over the dip.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and the top is golden. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use lump crab for the best texture, and ensure it’s well-drained to prevent a watery dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg