Description

Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy seafood appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with lump crab meat, a blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and flavorful seasonings like Old Bay, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce, this hot dip is baked until bubbly and golden. Serve it warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or bread for a deliciously indulgent start to any meal.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup lump crab meat (drained and picked over)

Optional Garnish and Serving

Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Tortilla chips, crackers, or bread for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature while you prepare the dip.
Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, creating a creamy base for the dip.
Add Cheeses and Crab: Gently fold in the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and lump crab meat, taking care not to break the crab chunks to maintain texture and flavor throughout the dip.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the crab mixture into a small baking dish or an oven-safe skillet, spreading it evenly for consistent heating.
Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. The dip should become hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
Garnish and Serve: Remove the dip from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired, and serve it warm with your choice of tortilla chips, crackers, or bread.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a tablespoon of diced jalapeños or a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce before baking.
To make it cheesier, sprinkle additional shredded mozzarella or Parmesan on top of the dip before baking.
Make sure to gently fold in the crab meat to keep the chunks intact for better texture.
This dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving to save time.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Seafood