Maryland Crab Dip

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)

2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

1 garlic clove (minced)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons old bay seasonings

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon paprika

1 pound lump crab meat

Chopped chives

Water crackers

Pretzel bread

Directions

Preheat oven to 400˚F.

In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix in 3/4 cup of the cheddar, 1/4 cup of the parmesan, chives, garlic, lemon juice, old bay, ground mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Gently mix in the crab meat.

Transfer to desired baking dish (about 1 quart). Top with remaining cheddar and parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 25-30 minutes.

Remove from heat, top with additional chopped chives, and serve immediately with water crackers or pretzel bread.