Description
Maryland-style crab dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending creamy cheese with sweet lump crab meat and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. This warm, bubbly appetizer is perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners. Serve it with crispy crackers or toasted baguette slices, and watch as your guests savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
- Gently fold in the lump crab meat and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Stir in the chopped green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crackers or sliced baguette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg