CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP

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I won my first recipe contest with this crab dip recipe in 1980. Do it right - Do NOT use imitation or claw crab meat, BACKFIN only! Do NOT skip the Old Bay seasoning! Taste the authentic dip.

Provided by Connee Conehead

Categories     Dips

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pt sour cream
2 pkg 8-oz cream cheese, softened
2 tsp ground mustard
3 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tsp old bay seafood seasoning
2 Tbsp milk (optional)
1 lb backfin crabmeat, picked over
1/2 c extra sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, in order, given, except milk, crab and cheese.
  • 3. Thin mixture with milk (if desired).
  • 4. Scoop mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish (9 X 13 inches)
  • 5. Fold in crab meat
  • 6. Top with cheese
  • 7. Bake at 45 minutes.
  • 8. Serve with snack crackers of choice.

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