Chesapeake Crab Dip Recipe
Blend of crab, cheese & spices served with tortilla chips and bread…skip the bread, go gluten-free
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Ingredients
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Crab Dip Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Crab Dip
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add Crab and Cheese
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise until evenly distributed.
- 3
Season the Mixture
Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice to the crab mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 4
Mix Thoroughly
Stir all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- 5
Chill
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving Instructions
- 6
Prepare Serving Dish
Spoon the chilled crab dip into a serving bowl.
- 7
Garnish (Optional)
You can garnish the top with additional shredded cheddar cheese or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning if desired.
- 8
Serve
Serve the crab dip with tortilla chips and vegetable sticks for dipping.
