Description
A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful crab dip inspired by Joe’s Crab Shack. Perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crackers or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar, mozzarella, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice.
- Gently fold in crab meat and green onions (if using).
- Transfer mixture to an 8×8-inch baking dish and bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor.
- Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference.
- Can be prepared ahead and baked before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Joe’s Crab Shack crab dip, creamy crab dip, cheesy crab appetizer, hot crab dip