HOT RANCH CRAB DIP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
Kosher salt
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked through
Paprika, for topping
Toasted bread or crackers, for dipping

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk and flour in a large bowl. Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon zest, garlic, parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the scallions, chives and crabmeat and continue beating until combined.
Transfer the mixture to a shallow 1-quart baking dish; sprinkle with more parmesan and bake until lightly golden and heated through, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with paprika and more chives. Serve with bread or crackers.