Polly's Crab Dip

Dive into a crowd-pleasing classic with Polly's Crab Dip, a rich and creamy appetizer that's perfect for any gathering. This warm dip combines tender lump crab meat with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, seasoned to perfection with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of spice from hot sauce and paprika. Topped with a golden layer of melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this irresistible dip is baked to bubbling perfection in just 25 minutes. Serve it alongside crackers, baguette slices, or crunchy veggies for a dish that's sure to be the star of your spread. Perfect for parties, game days, or holiday celebrations, Polly's Crab Dip is the ultimate indulgence for seafood lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 ounces lump crab meat
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

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

Step 3

Fold in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break up the pieces too much.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and slightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with the chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1092.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3736.7

Total Fat 342.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 122.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 861.5mg	0%
Sodium 4738.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 109.0g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 2000.3mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1238.1mg	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: 80.1%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 8.6%