Chesapeake Crab Dip Recipe

By sandiB2010

Our school is a Maryland Green School, and many our students work to improve the health of our local treasure, The Chesapeake Bay. This recipe reminds me of the importance of a healthy Bay. Crab stars in this rich, creamy dip.—Carol Brzezinski, Marriottsville, Maryland

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
• 3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika
• Assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and garlic salt. Fold in crab. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.

Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 2-1/4 cups.