Donna's Southern Maryland Blue's Hot Crab Dip

This hot, creamy crab dip is great served with crackers or crispy baguette slices.

Ingredients:

• 16 oz Crab Meat (lump or backfin)
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 12 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 1 1/2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp hot sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Directions:

Combine together all ingredients except crab meat and cheddar cheese, mix well. Then fold in crab meat and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well. Divide into 6-7 oz ramkins. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese.

Number of Servings: 6

Notes from the Cook: Serve with a loaf of french bread, warmed and sliced into 1/2" slices or with crackers. Any leftovers reheat great in a microwave.