Description
Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer featuring lump crab meat blended with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a blend of herbs and spices. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbly, this dip is ideal for parties and gatherings, served warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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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 Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish to prevent the dip from sticking.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency without lumps.
- Add Cheeses and Flavorings: Stir in shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, and optional hot sauce to incorporate all the rich flavors evenly.
- Fold in Crab and Green Onions: Gently fold the lump crab meat and sliced green onions into the cheese mixture, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake the Dip: Spread the crab mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the edges turn golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm accompanied by 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; claw meat is a suitable alternative.
- This dip can be assembled a day ahead, refrigerated, and then baked just prior to serving for convenience.
