Maryland crab dip is a popular and delicious appetizer that originates from the state of Maryland in the United States. Historically, this dish features one of Maryland’s most iconic ingredients, blue crab, which is known for its sweet and delicate flavor. Don’t worry, though, you can use whatever crab you can find in this hot Maryland Crab Dip Recipe. This creamy crab dip will be a hit at your next party! Looking for other ways to use crab? You know you want to make these crab cakes! Delish!
Speaking of parties, hot dip recipes are a one of my favorite party foods. Ooey gooey and almost always cheesy, they are my guilty pleasure. You should definitely try out my Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip too! Other fantastic party recipes that we love include Delicious Beefy Taco Dip Recipe, Slow Cooker Glazed Bacon Wrapped Sausage Bites and Sausage Balls without Bisquick.
Hot Maryland Crab Dip Recipe
Equipment You’ll Need
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish
- Wooden Spoon or rubber spatula
- Whisk or hand held mixer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoon sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 dashes of hot sauce
- 1/2 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, optional
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 ounces pepper jack or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 teaspoon old bay
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions for the Best Crab Dip!
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a small bowl, mix the shredded cheddar and the shredded pepper jack cheeses together.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
4. Add in the Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, creole seasoning and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and the spices are well dispersed.
5. Add in 6 ounce of the cheddar/pepper jack cheese mixture. Mix well. Set aside 2 ounces of cheese for the top of your crab dip.
6. Taste the mixture as is and see if you need to add in any additional seasonings. Don’t skip this as an under seasoned crab dip is the worst!
7. Add in the ground mustard and granulated sugar, mix well.
8. Gently fold in the crab meat to your mixture. Do not over mix! Leave chunks of crab meat in the dip.
9. Transfer to your baking dish and smooth down the top. Sprinkle with your remaining shredded cheese mixture and then dust with the remaining Old Bay and paprika.
10. Place in your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
Enjoy!
Hot Maryland Crab Dip
Hot and cheesy Maryland Crab Dip will be a hit at your next party!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoon sour cream
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 dashes of hot sauce
- 1/2 Tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, optional
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 4 ounces pepper jack or Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 teaspoon old bay
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded cheddar and the shredded pepper jack cheeses together.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Add in the Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, creole seasoning and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and the spices are well dispersed.
- Add in 6 ounces of the cheddar/pepper jack cheese mixture. Mix well. Set aside 2 ounces of cheese for the top of your crab dip.
- Taste the mixture as is and see if you need to add in any additional seasonings. Don't skip this as an under seasoned crab dip is the worst!
- Add in the ground mustard and granulated sugar, mix well.
- Gently fold in the crab meat to your mixture. Do not over mix! Leave chunks of crab meat in the dip.
- Transfer to your baking dish and smooth down the top. Sprinkle with your remaining shredded cheese mixture and then dust with the remaining Old Bay and paprika.
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
Notes
Salt is not needed in this recipe due to the crab meat’s naturally salty flavor.
The ground mustard will help bring out the saltiness as well and the sugar balances the flavors.
If you prefer a spicy dip, increase the amount of creole seasoning.
Changing any of the cheeses, cream cheese, sour cream or mayo to a low fat will absolutely alter the end result. Don't do it.
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