Go Back

Maryland Crab Dip

A rich and creamy baked seafood dip made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar, and Old Bay seasoning, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish or cast iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish or skillet.
  2. Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, and pepper.
  4. Fold in cheddar cheese and crab meat gently.
  5. Spread mixture into dish and top with remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Best served warm with crackers or toasted bread. Do not overmix crab meat.