Mom's Hot Crab Dip

Elevate your next gathering with Mom's Hot Crab Dip, an irresistible, creamy appetizer that's bursting with bold flavors and crowd-pleasing charm. Made with rich lump crab meat, a decadent blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, and a zesty kick from Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder, this classic dip is the perfect balance of savory and gourmet. Topped with melty cheddar cheese and a golden breadcrumb crust, it bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve it warm with crackers or crusty bread for an appetizer that's as comforting as it is indulgent. Perfect for game days, holidays, or any occasion, this baked crab dip is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Lump crab meat
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (optional, e.g., Tabasco)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Drain the lump crab meat if necessary, and pick through to ensure there are no shell pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot sauce (if using), fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, making sure not to break it apart too much. The goal is to keep chunks of crab meat intact for texture.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish or an ovenproof serving dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the crab dip. If desired, add a layer of bread crumbs for additional texture.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with additional chopped parsley, if desired, and serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1425.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4295.7

Total Fat 365.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1042.6mg	0%
Sodium 6308.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.5g
Protein 167.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2599.2mg	0%
Iron 7.5mg	0%
Potassium 2046.1mg	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: 74.4%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 10.4%