Authentic Maryland-Style Crab Dip
Authentic Maryland-Style Crab Dip
Ingredients
For the Crab Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheeses & Crab
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 1/2 cups New York aged white cheddar cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 16 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
For Serving
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted, or crackers
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, sliced scallions, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the grated New York aged white cheddar cheese into the mixture. Continue mixing until the cheeses are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Gently fold in the jumbo lump crabmeat. Be careful not to break up the large crab chunks too much, maintaining their texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the crab dip mixture into the prepared cast iron skillet or baking dish. Spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated New York aged white cheddar cheese generously over the top.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is golden brown and melted.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers.
⏱️ 5 min
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Authentic Maryland-Style Crab Dip
Ingredients
For the Crab Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheeses & Crab
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 1/2 cups New York aged white cheddar cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 16 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
For Serving
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted, or crackers
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet or an 8x8 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, sliced scallions, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the grated New York aged white cheddar cheese into the mixture. Continue mixing until the cheeses are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Gently fold in the jumbo lump crabmeat. Be careful not to break up the large crab chunks too much, maintaining their texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the crab dip mixture into the prepared cast iron skillet or baking dish. Spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated New York aged white cheddar cheese generously over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top is golden brown and melted.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot with toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers.
⏱️ 5 min