Level:
Intermediate
8 oz cream cheese (cubed and room temperature)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 lb. fresh lump crab meat
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat.
Step 4
Transfer to a 9-inch baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
Step 5
Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
Step 6
Serve fresh out of the oven.