Awesome Cheesy Hot Crab Dip Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

• Light Cream Cheese
• Light Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Tabasco Sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Crabmeat
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Awesome Cheesy Hot Crab Dip

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese (softened) and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or more, to taste), and 2 tablespoons chopped scallions.
4. Add 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or more, to taste), 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 1/2 cups lump crab meat. Gently mix until just combined.
5. Transfer the crab dip mixture to an oven-safe baking dish (approximately 8x8 inches).
6. Top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
8. Let cool slightly before serving with crusty bread. Can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.