This delicious crab dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that is perfect for any gathering or party. Packed with flavors of fresh crab meat, cream cheese, and a blend of spices, this dip is creamy, rich, and full of seafood goodness. Serve it with crispy tortilla chips or crusty bread for a satisfying and indulgent treat. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you'll have a delicious dip ready to impress your guests in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, being careful not to break up the chunks too much.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is heated through and the top is golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips or crusty bread slices.
- Enjoy!
