MARYLAND CRAB DIP

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Provided by Victoria Ross

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz sour cream
2~8 oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
1/2 c mayo
8 oz finely shredded sharp cheddar
juice of one lemon
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp old bay, no substitutions
1 lb maryland blue backfin crabmeat, picked through for shells

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly mix first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Mix crabmeat and Old Bay seasoning in another bowl.
3. Lightly combine crabmeat mixture with cream cheese mixture being careful not to break up crabmeat too much.
4. Spread mixture into a 13 X 9 inch casserole dish. Bake in preheated oven for 30~40 minutes. Stirring half way through cooking time. Cook until top is lightly browned and cheese is bubbly.
5. Serve with your favorite crackers or a sliced baguette and expect to get asked for the recipe!