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Golden-brown baked crab dip topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh parsley in a black dish.

Creamy Cheesy Baked Crab Dip

This rich and indulgent baked crab dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for parties, game days, or any seafood lover’s gathering. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with real crab flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 8 oz lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder.
  4. Gently fold in the crab meat and optional green onions.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

Notes

You can prepare the dip a day ahead and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Feel free to add hot sauce for extra heat!