Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip, a decadent appetizer perfect for any gathering. This cheesy, flavorful dip is packed with lump crab meat, herbs, and spices, making it a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
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Cheesy Crab Dip:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Tortilla chips, crackers, or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a medium baking dish.
- Mix Creamy Base: Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth. Add mozzarella, Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire, Old Bay, garlic, and hot sauce.
- Add Crab & Bake: Gently fold in crab meat and green onions. Spread mixture in dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Finish & Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm with chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- Enhance with 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts for extra flavor.
- Opt for lump crab meat for best texture, but claw meat works too.
- Prep ahead, refrigerate, and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
