Ingredients:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp (5g) Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • 1 dash (1ml) Tabasco or hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp (15g) fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 16 oz (450g) lump crab meat, drained and picked for shells

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture is completely smooth.
  2. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and hot sauce until uniform.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the drained lump crab meat and half of the chopped chives into the cheese mixture until just coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
  6. Garnish with the remaining fresh chives before serving.