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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
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Here in Maryland, we do crab everything. A party favorite is this super creamy hot and cheesy crab dip. I mean, yum…
This dish is a big hit during the holiday party season. You can serve it with crackers, baguette slices, tortilla chips, or even bake it right in a bread bowl.
Just about every Marylander has Old Bay stocked in their pantry. My grandparents (who have lived in Kentucky for almost 15 years now) have about 5 containers in theirs. That seems like a bit much to me, but who am I to judge?
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In less than 5 minutes you can have this amazing crab dip in the oven.
Crab dip is a great way to use crab meat that you finished picking after you were done eating. After all, we don’t waste crab meat!
If you don’t have fresh-picked crab meat available, I’m sure you can find some at your seafood counter at the local grocery store.
Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
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This hot cheesy crab dip is a great appetizer any time of the year!
Author: Christina Shirley
Recipe type: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 1 lb crab meat
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Mix all ingredients (only ½ cups of shredded cheese) except for the crab meat.
- Gently fold in crab meat.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup of cheese on top.
- Bake additional 5 minutes.
In case there was any doubt, this is kid friendly! Owen gobbled up a ton of it for lunch today!
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