1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, drained (*mock crab can be used)
Garnishes:  sweet red pepper strips, parsely sprigs

Cook cream cheese in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts.  Stir in mayonnaise/salad dressing and next 3 ingredients. 

Add crab meat and cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.  Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm or place in bread bowl. 

 

Serve with crackers and garnish if desired. 

 

It is also good cold.