Dee's Devil Crab Dip | Recipe Saver

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons jalapeños, seeded and deveined, finely chopped
• 1/2 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) container fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked through
• 18 saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• French bread, optional, to taste, sliced and toasted, for serving