Description
A rich, creamy, and indulgent appetizer made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and bold seasonings, baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Fold in crab meat, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, garlic, Worcestershire, Old Bay, lemon juice, and cayenne.
- Season with salt and pepper, stir in parsley.
- Transfer to the baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm with crackers, bread, or veggies.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab for best texture.
- Soften cream cheese for smooth blending.
- Avoid overmixing to maintain crab texture.
- Customize with added spice, greens (like spinach), or vegan substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~⅙ of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg