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Warm Cheesy Crab Dip

A close-up of a bubbly, golden-brown baked crab dip in a white casserole dish, sprinkled with fresh chives.
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A rich and creamy warm crab dip, perfect as an appetizer for parties and gatherings. This crowd-pleasing dip features lump crabmeat, cream cheese, cheddar, and Old Bay seasoning, baked until bubbly and served with crackers or baguette.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
  • Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crabmeat and chopped chives or green onions. Be careful not to break up the crabmeat too much.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a shallow baking dish (an 8×8 inch dish works well).
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and bubbly around the edges.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or sliced baguette.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese mixture.
  • If you don’t have fresh chives or green onions, you can omit them or use dried chives.
  • Ensure your crabmeat is well-drained to prevent the dip from becoming too watery.

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