Maryland Hot Crab Dip

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer (or stand mixer), beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes).

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the whipped cream cheese.

Step 4

Beat on medium-high speed until combined.

Step 5

Add the cheddar cheese, Old Bay seasoning, mustard powder, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 6

Beat on medium-high speed until combined.

Step 7

Add the crab meat to the cream cheese mixture and using a rubber spatula gently fold in the crab meat until combined.

Step 8

Add the crab dip mixture to one larger or two small casserole dishes.

Step 9

Top the crab dip with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped Italian parsley (optional) or sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning on top of the cheese.

Step 10

Bake the crab dip for 30-35 minutes until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges or until the internal temperature of the crab dip reaches a minimum of 165 degrees F.

Step 11

Serve the crab dip warm with your favorite chips, celery and carrot sticks.