Hot Crab Dip

 Hot Crab Dip

 Ingredients

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 can (or ~1 cup) lump crab meat, drained
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions (optional)

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Set to 180°C (350°F)
2. Mix the base
   • In a bowl, combine:
     cream cheese + mayonnaise + sour cream
   • Mix until smooth and creamy
3. Add flavor
   • Stir in garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper
4. Add crab & cheese
   • Fold in crab meat, cheddar, and half of the Parmesan
5. Transfer to dish
   • Spread into a small baking dish
   • Top with remaining Parmesan
6. Bake
   • Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly
   • Optional: broil 2–3 minutes for a golden top

 Serving Ideas

Serve hot with:

• Tortilla chips
• Toasted bread (crostini)
• Crackers
• Veggies (carrots, celery)

 Tips

• Add a dash of hot sauce for spice
• Use mozzarella for extra stretchiness
• For a richer taste, add a little Old Bay seasoning

 Result

Ultra creamy, cheesy, and packed with crab flavor — perfect for parties and guaranteed to disappear fast