Ingredients
2tbspunsalted butter
1cupyellow onion,finely chopped
3clovesgarlic,minced
½tspkosher salt
1lbjumbo lump crabmeat
6ozcream cheese,,room temperature
3tbspsour cream
3tbspmayonnaise
1tbspWorcestershire sauce
1tsphot sauce
2tspold bay seasoning,plus more for garnish
1tbsplemon juice
1cupcheddar cheese,shredded, divided
2tbspchives,fresh, thinly sliced, for garnish
carrot stick,for serving
celery stick,for serving
cracker,for serving
crostini,for serving
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and salt.
Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the onions are caramelized.
Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain crab meat over a bowl.
In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Old Bay, and lemon juice.
Using an electric mixer, beat together until well combined.
With a flexible spatula, fold in the onion mixture, 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, and the crab meat.
Transfer the dip to a 1-quart baking dish. Top evenly with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the mixture is just beginning to bubble around the edges and the cheese is melted.
Heat the broiler to low. Broil dip for 3 minutes, until the whole surface is bubbling and browned.
Remove the dip from the oven. Let cool for at least 15 minutes, until set.
Garnish the dip with Old Bay and chives. Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, crackers, and crostini.
