Hot Crab Dip

This creamy Hot Crab Dip is the perfect holiday appetizer. Luscious lump crabmeat folded into a cream cheese sauce bright with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and Old Bay Seasoning.

Why Make This Recipe? • Creamy and decadent • Easy to make in advance • So elegant for a special occasion or holiday appetizer

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Ingredients Needed: crabmeat, mayonnaise, panko breadcrumbs, cream cheese, dijon mustard, shallots, butter, chives, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, white wine, lemon juice

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Rinse lump crabmeat under cold water. Squeeze handfuls dry gently, and remove any pieces of shell.

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Peel and mince 2 shallots.

Melt butter in nonstick skillet, then add panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper, and Old Bay. Stir until toasted.

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Remove breadcrumbs from pan and set aside. Melt butter in pan, then add minced shallots. Sauté until softened, and add white wine.

Reduce heat, then add cream cheese, mayo, mustard, lemon juice, herbs, and Old Bay seasoning.

Gently fold in crab meat. Spread dip in baking dish, sprinkle with crumbs, and bake for 10 minutes.

Serve this hot baked crab dip with crostini or crackers and dig in!

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