World Flavors Cookbook

Maryland Crab Dip

Hot baked lump crab dip with cream cheese, Old Bay, and cheddar — Maryland's answer to every party appetizer question.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• 230g cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 250g lump crab meat, picked clean
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in mayo, Old Bay, Worcestershire, mustard, and hot sauce.
3. Gently fold in crab meat (don't break up the lumps).
4. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with cheddar.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
6. Sprinkle with chives.
7. Serve hot with crackers or Old Bay seasoned pita chips.