Cheesy Spicy Crab Dip

Ingredients

• 6 oz canned lump crab meat (drained)
• 6 oz canned claw crab meat (drained)
• 4 oz shredded Monterey jack cheese ((1 cup) or other shredded meltable cheese)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos (diced, skip or reduce for less spice)
• 1.5 teaspoon hot sauce (skip or reduce for less spice)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients except parmesan cheese in a bowl. Give it a taste and see if you need to adjust spice, lemon juice, or salt.

3. 3

   Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch or 8x5 baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

4. 4

   Bake for about 25 minutes or until just beginning to bubble/brown on the top.

5. 5

   Switch oven setting to broil, and broil until top is golden brown (about two minutes). Allow to cool for a few minutes, and serve hot with crackers or a sliced baguette.