Hot Crab Dip

Kozmic Blues's Note:

I was born in Maryland, and crab dip was served at all family functions since as long as I can remember. No "true" Baltimore native can NOT have a good recipe for crab dip. (It can be made using "low fat" sour cream, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, but I always make this for parties, so I go for the full blown)!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 3.5 Cups

• ¾ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh onion
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 lb lump crabmeat , shells removed (I've substituted 2 cans of canned crab meat as well)
• paprika or Old Bay Seasoning

Directions:

1. Mix together sour cream, lemon juice, onion, Worcestershire, dry mustard, garlic powder, and cream cheese.
2. I use a hand mixer to get it blended really well.
3. Fold in cheddar cheese and crabmeat.
4. Spoon mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with paprika or Old Bay Seasoning.
5. Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
6. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, toast points, or my Maryland family's favorite-- Bugles!

Reviews

[singinscience]

Fantastic! I had to substitute with dehydrated onion flakes and regular mustard, but it was still rich and delicious!

[megs_]

Amazing! I never made anything with crab before, but this was so easy & so delicious! I made this for Christmas day to munch on as we opened gifts and such, and everyone went crazy for it! I used the canned crabmeat and dry onion powder instead of onions. I did use real garlic though instead of powder, and no mustard at all. It was absolutely wonderful -- thanks for sharing, this might become a Christmas tradition!

[Stacey in BG!!!]

Best ever - works well in a small crockpot too!