Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- ¼ cup finely chopped chives (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 pound lump crab meat (drained)
Instruction
- Prepare your smoker and preheat to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth with an electric hand mixer.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise, mix until smooth.
- Add 1 cup of the cheese, garlic, old bay, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chives, and optional hot sauce, mix until smooth.
- Add the crab meat and fold it in gently, trying not to break up the crab.
- Spread the mixture into an 8 to 9-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet. Top with the remaining cheese.
- Smoke for 1 ½ to 2 hours until bubbly, the cheese is melted, and it is slightly golden on top.
- Serve immediately with a garnish of more chives with your favorite dippers!