Description
Discover the ultimate Maryland Crab Dip recipe that will elevate your gatherings and delight your guests! This creamy, savory dip captures the essence of Maryland’s culinary tradition with its rich flavors and smooth texture. Made with fresh crab meat, cream cheese, and the signature Old Bay seasoning, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion—from festive celebrations to casual get-togethers. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delectable dip that pairs beautifully with toasted baguette slices or fresh veggies. Perfect for sharing, this Maryland Crab Dip is bound to be the star of your appetizer spread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/2 cup tartar sauce
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a shallow baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in crab meat and half of each type of shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of the dip (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg