Maryland Hot Crab Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy Maryland crab baked with cheese and Old Bay for a tempting, shareable appetizer.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Dip Base
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225 grams whipped cream cheese
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120 millilitres tartar sauce
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
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1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Seafood
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450 grams lump or jumbo lump crab meat
→ Cheese Topping
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30 grams shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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30 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Garnish & Serving
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Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
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Sliced and toasted baguette, for serving
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Olive oil cooking spray
# Steps to Prepare:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease a shallow baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, tartar sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
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Gently fold in crab meat, half of the Monterey Jack cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese using a rubber spatula, taking care not to break up the crab meat.
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Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining shredded Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses on top. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and the dip is heated through.
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Remove from oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve hot with toasted baguette slices.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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You may use either lump or jumbo lump crab meat; using lump crab meat is more cost-effective without compromising flavour.
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Quality of tartar sauce affects the result; if preferred, mayonnaise can be used as a substitute.
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Adjust Old Bay seasoning to your taste preferences, starting with a smaller amount if unfamiliar.