Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Old Bay™ seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- hot sauce, optional, to taste
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Using an electric mixer will ensure the smoothest texture.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup of cheese, ground mustard, Old Bay™ seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
- If using the hot sauce, taste for desired heat.
- Fold the crab meat into the mayonnaise mixture using a spoon or rubber spatula.
- Transfer the dip to a 9-inch baking pan, 9-inch pie dish, or 9-inch oven-safe skillet.
- Top the dip with the remaining cheese.
- Bake the dip until hot and bubbly around the edges, about 25 minutes.
- Serve warm.