Description
This Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a rich, creamy, and cheesy seafood appetizer packed with bold flavors. Made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, and Old Bay seasoning, this dip is the perfect warm and savory dish to serve at parties, game nights, or as a crowd-pleasing snack. Serve it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or veggies for the ultimate dipping experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a small baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Fold in the lump crab meat gently to avoid breaking up the chunks.
- Stir in ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese, saving the rest for topping.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use real lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor.
- For extra spice, add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- To make ahead, mix all ingredients and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American