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creamy hot crab dip recipe

Get ready to wow your guests with a mouthwatering creamy hot crab dip recipe! This perfect party appetizer combines succulent lump crab meat with velvety cream cheese and zesty seasonings. The result? A seafood appetizer that's sure to be the star of any gathering.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 9-inch baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Mix in mayonnaise, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper.
  4. Gently fold in the crab meat.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let the hot dip cool for 5 minutes before serving.