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Creamy Cold Crab Dip

A no-bake crab dip made with cream cheese, mayo, and lemon juice – perfect for parties or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • - 8 oz lump crab meat
  • - 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • - ½ cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • - 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • - Dash of hot sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Mix in mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and Old Bay.
  • Gently fold in crab meat to keep lumps intact.
  • Stir in chives and optional hot sauce.
  • Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

- Use real crab for best results
- Let dip chill to deepen flavor
- For cocktail sauce twist, stir in 1 tbsp before serving
- Can be turned into a warm dip by baking at 350°F for 20 mins
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