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Tully's Crab Dip Recipe

Tully's Crab Dip Recipe

Craving rich, creamy Tully's Crab Dip? This Tully's Crab Dip Recipe brings restaurant seafood magic home. Warm and cheesy and packed with lump crab meat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American Seafood
Servings 8
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat fresh or refrigerated
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven Ready

  • Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 8x8 baking dish lightly. Gather all ingredients first. This keeps mixing smooth and stress-free. Ready in 2 minutes.

Prep Crab Meat Gently

  • Pick through crab meat carefully. Remove any shell bits. Pat dry with paper towels. Lump crab stays intact for luxury texture. Handle gently always. Takes 3 minutes.

Mix Creamy Base

  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and Old Bay. Mix until creamy. This forms rich foundation. 2 minutes mixing.

Add Flavor Boosters

  • Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, and green onions. Mix in Parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup cheddar. Fold gently. Flavor explosion building perfectly. About 2 minutes total.

Fold in Precious Crab

  • Add crab meat last. Fold very gently with spatula. Keep lumps whole—restaurant style. Don't overmix or it becomes mushy. Luxury achieved here. 1 minute folding.

Fill Baking Dish

  • Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar on top. Dust panko breadcrumbs evenly. Golden crust coming soon. Ready to bake!

Bake to Bubbling Perfection

  • Bake 20-25 minutes until hot, bubbly, golden brown. Edges caramelize beautifully. Cheese melts perfectly. Broil 1 minute for extra crunch if desired. Pure seafood bliss!

Serve Immediately Hot

  • Let sit 5 minutes. Garnish with extra green onions. Serve with crackers immediately. Warm, stretchy cheese pulls delight everyone. Party success guaranteed!

Notes

  • Lump crab meat essential—claw meat too pasty.
  • Room temp cream cheese mixes smoothly.
  • Don't overmix crab—keep those beautiful lumps.
  • Panko gives perfect crunch—regular breadcrumbs soggy.
  • Variation: Add artichoke hearts chopped.
  • Spicy: Extra jalapeños or cayenne kick.
  • Lighter: Greek yogurt replaces half mayo.
  • Fancy: Truffle oil drizzle before baking.
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