Crab Dip (Best Maryland Style)
For the best texture, use lump crab meat and each ingredient listed. No substitutions! Serve with crusty baguette, sturdy crackers, celery sticks, or pita wedges. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.

Ingredients
8 servings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
- In a large mixing bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Using a spoon or silicone spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat. If you used hot sauce, taste, then add more hot sauce if desired.
- Transfer to a 9-inch (or slightly larger) baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve warm.
- Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed throughout.
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1266.00
$1266.00
Per Serving
$158.00/serving
$158.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2532.00 vs buying!
~$2532.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (60% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | - | |
| 0.25 cup | - | |
| 0.5 cup | - | |
| and 1/4 cups | 1 | $1078.00 |
| ground mustard | 0.5 tsp | $2.00 |
| lemon juice | 1 tsp | $3.00 |
| and 3/4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning* | 1 | $88.00 |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tsp | $7.00 |
| fresh lump crab meat* | 1 lb | $88.00 |
| optional | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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