Jessop’s Tavern Crab Dip Recipe
Our signature dip of fresh crab in a rich, creamy sauce, served in a baked sourdough bread bowl, with grilled garlic breadsticks and veggies for dipping.
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Ingredients
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Dip
Bread Bowl
Grilled Garlic Breadsticks
Veggies for Dipping
Method
Dip Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well-blended.
- 2
Add Crab and Flavorings
Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- 3
Chill the Dip
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Bread Bowl Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Bread Bowl
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the top off the sourdough bread loaf and hollow out the inside, creating a bowl. Reserve the bread pieces for serving.
- 5
Bake the Bread Bowl
Place the hollowed sourdough bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes until lightly toasted.
Grilled Garlic Breadsticks Preparation
- 6
Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in the minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- 7
Veggies Preparation
- 8
Prepare the Veggies
Wash and cut the carrots, celery, and bell peppers into sticks or strips for easy dipping.