Maryland Crab Dip
Yield: 8-10 servings

1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus 2 tablespoons, reserved
Your favorite loaf of crusty gluten-free bread or 1 box of gluten-free crackers for dipping

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium-sized bowl, add all ingredients except for crabmeat. Stir well until everything is evenly incorporated.
2. With a spatula, gently fold in crabmeat, making sure not to break up the meat into little pieces. Pour mixture into oven-proof baking dish and place in oven, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
3. After 25 minutes have passed, pull baking dish out of oven.
4. With well-insulated pot holders, raise top rack to about 4-6 inches away from broiler. Close oven door and turn on broiler.
5. Meanwhile, sprinkle crab dip with remaining 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
6. Place under broiler until parmesan cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Remove from oven and let sit for 3 minutes. Serve hot with your favorite gluten-free crusty bread or crackers.