Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip
This Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer made with lump crab meat, cheese, and a flavorful blend of spices. Perfect for dipping with crackers, toasted bread, or veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Toasted bread, crackers, or tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, Parmesan, lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until smooth.
- Add Crab Meat: Gently fold in the crab meat, keeping some chunks intact for texture.
- Bake: Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onion and parsley. Serve warm with toasted bread or crackers.
Notes
- For an extra cheesy dip, top with more cheddar before baking.
- Add hot sauce for a spicy kick!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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