Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cooked crab meat
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper; mix well.
- Gently fold in crab meat.
- Add cheddar cheese and half the mozzarella, then mix thoroughly.
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Remove, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lump crab for best texture.
- Add cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy version.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked later.
- Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid separation.
- Do not freeze as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
