Legal Seafoods Crab Dip

Indulge in the creamy, decadent flavors of Legal Seafoods Crab Dip, a seafood lover's dream perfect for any occasion. This irresistible hot crab dip combines sweet, tender lump crab meat with a velvety base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo, elevated by tangy lemon juice, a kick of hot sauce, and the bold, savory notes of Old Bay seasoning and Worcestershire sauce. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and baked to golden perfection, every bite is a luxurious blend of rich flavors and indulgent texture. Perfect for serving at parties or as a cozy appetizer, this baked crab dip pairs beautifully with crunchy crackers, warm bread, or crisp vegetable sticks. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleasing seafood appetizer that will make your table shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lump crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.33 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 batch Crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and well blended.

Step 3

Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Carefully fold in the lump crab meat, trying not to break up the large chunks.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased baking dish or oven-safe skillet.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the crab dip.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2564.3

Total Fat 206.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 747.5mg	0%
Sodium 3721.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 129.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1543.7mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 2001.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.6%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 9.7%