Description
Maryland Crab Dip is a creamy and savory appetizer that embodies the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay. This indulgent dip features tender lump crab meat blended with rich cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar, all seasoned with iconic Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for gatherings, it’s served warm alongside crispy crackers or toasted bread, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Gently fold in crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and green onions.
- Transfer the mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crackers or sliced baguette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg