Description
Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a rich, creamy, and cheesy appetizer featuring lump crab meat blended with a luscious mixture of cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and flavorful seasonings. This warm dip, baked until bubbly and golden, is perfect for parties or casual gatherings, served alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Crab Dip Ingredients
- 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 Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a medium baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheeses and Seasonings: Stir in shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and hot sauce if using, blending all ingredients evenly.
- Incorporate Crab and Onions: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and sliced green onions, taking care to keep the crab meat intact while distributing it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and has golden edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor and texture, stir in 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts before baking.
- Use lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor, but you can substitute claw meat if preferred.
- This dip can be assembled a day ahead, refrigerated, and then baked just before serving for convenience.
