Oven Baked Crab Dip

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🦀 Oven Baked Crab Dip

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened — makes the base rich and creamy
• ½ cup mayonnaise — ad

  Oven Baked Crab Dip

  ds smooth texture and tang
• ½ cup sour cream — balances richness with a slight tang
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese — for melt and stretch
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese — adds saltiness and flavor depth
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce — enhances the crab flavor
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning — classic seafood seasoning blend
• ½ tsp garlic powder — for extra flavor
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) — adds a subtle kick
• 8 oz (225g) lump crab meat — the star ingredient; drain well and gently flake
• 2 green onions, finely chopped — for freshness and color
• Juice of ½ lemon — brightens the flavor

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a small baking dish (about 1 quart).
2. Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream until smooth.
3. Add flavor: Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, and cayenne.
4. Add crab and onions: Gently fold in the crab meat and green onions, then squeeze in the lemon juice.
5. Bake: Spread mixture evenly in the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with a lightly golden top.
6. Serve: Let cool slightly, then serve warm with buttery crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies.

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Pro Tips

• Use lump or claw crab meat (fresh or canned, drained well). Avoid imitation crab for best flavor.
• For a crispier top, broil for 2–3 minutes after baking.
• Add a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella or breadcrumbs on top before baking for an extra cheesy crust.