Name: Cream Cheese and Crab Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.

Spread the mixture in a baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until the dip is golden brown.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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Use Lump Crab Meat Wisely 🦀
Pick through lump crab meat gently to remove shell fragments, then fold it in at the very end to maintain those prized large chunks for texture and visual appeal.
Temper Your Cream Cheese 🧈
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free base that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
Balance Old Bay Intensity 🌶️
Start with half the recommended Old Bay seasoning, taste as you go, and adjust upward—this potent spice blend can easily overpower the delicate crab flavor if overseasoned.
Toast Before Serving 🔥
Bake the dip at 350°F until the top is golden and bubbling around the edges (8-10 minutes), creating a caramelized crust while keeping the interior creamy and warm.
Enhance with Fresh Green Onion 🌱
Reserve half your sliced green onions to sprinkle fresh over the dip just before serving, preserving their bright onion bite and vibrant color for maximum flavor and presentation.