Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 tsp hot sauce (like Louisiana Hot Sauce or Crystal) 🌶️
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp lemon juice 🍋
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1 tsp Cajun seasoning
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp smoked paprika
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1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 🧀
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (optional for color and crunch)
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8–12 oz lump crab meat (drained and picked over for shells) 🦀
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Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream. Beat until smooth and creamy.
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Add hot sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well.
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Fold in cheddar cheese, Parmesan, red bell pepper, and crab meat. Stir gently to keep the crab from breaking apart too much.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
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Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
Serving Ideas 🍽️
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🥖 Toasted baguette slices
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🧂 Buttery crackers
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🥕 Celery and carrot sticks
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🥔 Thick-cut kettle chips
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🌮 Inside mini taco shells or lettuce wraps for a fun twist