Name: Hot Crab Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup Sour cream; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (to taste); 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded); 2 tbsp Chives (chopped); 1/2 tsp Hot sauce (optional, to taste); 8 oz Lump crab meat (drained and dried very well with paper towels)

Ingredients

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8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup Sour cream
2 tbsp Mayonnaise
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (to taste)
3/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
2 tbsp Chives (chopped)
1/2 tsp Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
8 oz Lump crab meat (drained and dried very well with paper towels)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay until smooth.
Fold in cheddar cheese and chives; add hot sauce if desired.
Gently incorporate lump crab meat, keeping lumps intact.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Ensure crab meat is well-drained to avoid a watery dip.
Tailor the spice level with more hot sauce to taste.
Let dip cool slightly before serving for easier scooping.

Author: jesseca
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 250
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 500
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 4
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 6
Fiber: 0
Protein: 14
Cholesterol: 45