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Maryland Crab Dip

Savory Maryland Crab Dip for Your Next Holiday Gathering

This Maryland Crab Dip is a delicious appetizer showcasing East Coast seafood flavors, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 8 oz Whipped Cream Cheese can substitute with softened regular cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt works as a lighter alternative
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce no substitutions for this key ingredient
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce optional, adjust to heat preference
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning start with a little if unsure about spice levels
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice can use less for milder acidity
  • 8 oz Jumbo Lump or Lump Crab Meat canned crab is a budget-friendly alternative
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Cheddar is a strong-flavored substitute
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese offers elasticity and blends nicely
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chopped Parsley chives can be used for a different flavor
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Sliced and Toasted Baguette feel free to use any similar bread or crackers
  • cooking spray Olive Oil for greasing the baking dish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • shallow baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Maryland Crab Dip
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a shallow baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in jumbo lump crab meat along with half of the Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses using a rubber spatula.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Remove from oven, let cool briefly, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve warm with sliced and toasted baguette.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip is versatile and you can use canned crab or Greek yogurt as substitutes. Avoid overmixing to keep the crab texture intact.

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