Zesty Maryland Crab Dip Recipe
Easy zesty Maryland crab dip with cream cheese, cheddar, and fresh lump crab meat. Perfect for parties and seafood lovers.
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Delicious zesty Maryland crab dip with cream cheese and cheddar. Perfect cheesy seafood appetizer for parties and gatherings.
Recipe Details
Prep time
15m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
5m
Total time
40m
Prep time
15m
Cook time
20m
Rest time
5m
Total time
40m
Ingredients
Servings:
1
1
- 100 g fresh lump crab meat
- 50 g cream cheese softened
- 30 g mayonnaise
- 20 g grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 15 g diced green bell pepper
- 15 g diced red bell pepper
- 1 piece minced garlic clove
- 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 3 ml hot sauce
- 5 g chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Origins USA
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add grated sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl and mix well.
- Stir in fresh lump crab meat gently to keep lumps intact.
- Add diced green and red bell peppers to the mixture and stir.
- Mix in minced garlic clove, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- Add chopped fresh parsley, salt, and ground black pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Transfer the mixture to a small oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix crab meat to keep chunks intact.
- Serve warm with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Serving Suggestions
- toasted baguette slices
- saltine crackers
- celery sticks
Enjoy this creamy, zesty Maryland crab dip warm with your favorite crackers or toasted bread for a perfect appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values per 100g.
- Fiber (g): 1
- Sodium (g): 0.5
- Sugar (g): 2
- Fat (g): 18
- Carbohydrates (g): 4
- Protein (g): 15
- Calories: 250
- Cholesterol (g): 0.08
- Saturated Fat (g): 7
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