Description
This Joe’s Crab Shack crab dip copycat recipe is a creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing appetizer packed with lump crab meat and bold seasoning. Baked until hot and bubbly, it’s the ultimate party dip that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Dash of hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: extra shredded cheese and green onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a small baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce.
- Fold in crab meat, cheddar, and mozzarella until well combined.
- Spread mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with extra cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly with golden edges.
- Garnish with green onions and serve warm with chips, crackers, or bread.
Notes
- Lump crab meat gives the best texture and flavor, but claw or imitation crab can work in a pinch.
- Add spinach, artichokes, or shrimp for variation.
- Great served with tortilla chips, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies.
- Prep ahead and bake just before serving.
