Hot Crab Dip (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream.
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise.
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
05 - 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning.
06 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped chives.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional).
09 - 8 ounces lump crab meat, drained and dried.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
02 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice and Old Bay until smooth.
03 - Stir in cheddar, chives and hot sauce if using. Adjust seasonings.
04 - Gently fold in crab meat, keeping some lumps intact.
05 - Transfer to baking dish and cook for 20 minutes until hot.

# Notes:

01 - Pat crab meat very dry before using.
02 - Adjust seasonings to taste.
03 - Don't overmix to keep crab chunks.