Hot Crab Dip

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish or 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray.
2. Mix the base
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add seasonings
   Stir in the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix until well combined.
4. Incorporate the cheese
   Fold in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
5. Add the crab meat
   Gently fold in the lump crab meat, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Be careful not to break up the crab pieces too much, as larger chunks make for a more luxurious dip.
6. Transfer and top
   Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese on top.
7. Bake the dip
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
8. Serve
   Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot with crackers, sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.