Maryland Crab Dip | Sally's Baking

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Colby cheese is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess at a lower cost.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Greek yogurt can provide a creamy texture with fewer calories.

Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).

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.

Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Using a spoon or silicone spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat. If you used hot sauce, taste, then add more hot sauce if desired.

Transfer to a 9-inch (or slightly larger) baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.

Serve warm.

Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F (177°C) oven until warmed throughout.

Cooking Techniques

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