1-First: gather and prepare all ingredients; beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce using a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.

2-Next: add ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 2 cans (6 ounces each) of drained crab meat, ⅔ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, 1 finely minced garlic clove, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the mixture, folding everything together gently.

3-Then: spread the mixture evenly into a small baking dish and top with the remaining ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.

4-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the dip for 25 minutes until it’s hot, bubbly, and has that perfect golden top.

5-Finally, let it cool slightly, then garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives and crushed crispy wonton strips if you like, and serve warm with your favorite dippers.