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chesapeake crab dip

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Connee Conehead
@conneeconehead
Baltimore, MD

I won my first recipe contest with this crab dip recipe in 1980. Do it right - Do NOT use imitation or claw crab meat, BACKFIN only! Do NOT skip the Old Bay seasoning! Taste the authentic dip.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For chesapeake crab dip

  • 1 pt
    sour cream
  • 2 pkg
    8-oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp
    ground mustard
  • 3 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    old bay seafood seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp
    milk (optional)
  • 1 lb
    backfin crabmeat, picked over
  • 1/2 c
    extra sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make chesapeake crab dip

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, in order, given, except milk, crab and cheese.
  • 3
    Thin mixture with milk (if desired).
  • 4
    Gently fold in crab meat.
  • 5
    Scoop into lightly greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • 6
    Top with cheese.
  • 7
    Bake at 45 minutes.
  • 8
    Serve with snack crackers of choice.
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