Description
Creamy Maryland Crab Dip is a rich and luscious appetizer featuring fresh lump crab meat blended with smooth cheeses and classic Maryland spices. Ready in under 20 minutes, this dip delivers authentic Chesapeake Bay flavors with a perfect balance of creamy texture and savory seafood goodness. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or quick snacks, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or veggies.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 oz Fresh Lump Crab Meat
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Chopped Green Onions
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature. Carefully drain the lump crab meat to remove any excess liquid to maintain a creamy consistency.
- Mix the Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy using a spatula or a hand mixer on low speed.
- Season the Dip: Add Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh lemon juice to the cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors throughout the dip.
- Fold in Crab and Green Onions: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and chopped green onions, being careful not to break up the crab lumps to keep the dip chunky and full of seafood texture.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly. Serve chilled or at room temperature with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality refrigerated lump crab meat rather than canned for best flavor and texture.
- Fold crab meat gently to preserve lumpiness and luxurious texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before chilling, especially Old Bay, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature for a silkier dip.
- Chill dip before serving to enhance flavor melding and thickening for easy scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Maryland, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: crab dip, Maryland crab dip, creamy crab dip, seafood appetizer, party dip, Old Bay seasoning, Chesapeake Bay