13 Foods That Taste Better With Old Bay

The secret is out, Maryland! As Old Bay becomes more and more popular, some of our neighboring states are starting to take notice. What is currently a heavenly spice known to only a portion of the East Coast, could one day be known nation wide.

Today, we want to let out-of-staters know that the rumors are true. Marylanders really do put Old Bay on everything. It ain’t just for crabs. If out-of-staters want to start using our beloved spice, we want to take this moment to school them on all of the foods that are delicious when perfectly paired with Old Bay.

Add a kick of flavor to buttered popcorn.

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Dress up your corn with a dash of spice.

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Old Bay wings are EVERYTHING.

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Once you taste an Old Bay Bloody Mary, your life will never be the same.

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When it comes to fries, some like Old Bay and some like vinegar. I personally prefer both combined.

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Literally any kind of eggs. Over easy, scrambled, deviled, benedict, etc…

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And literally any type of seafood.

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Macaroni and cheese - especially if crab meat is included.

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Baked goods, like this chocolate Old Bay cupcake from Kupcakes & Co. in Elkridge (available in the summer).

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Old Bay infused chocolate. It’s chocolate, with a kick! You can find this concoction at Sweet Cascades Chocolatier (they ship!) here.

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You can buy Utz crab chips or make your own!

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Don’t let anyone ever tell you that Old Bay isn’t a pizza topping.

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Roasted pumpkin seeds. People have been known to coat their sunflower seeds in Old Bay, too.

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Any other foods that you think taste better when sprinkled or smothered in Old Bay? Share in the comments so we can all try the best combinations of Maryland’s favorite spice.