Here’s a **homemade version of the famous Crab Dip served at **Joe’s Crab Shack — creamy, cheesy, loaded with lump crab, and perfect with crackers, chips, or toasted bread. 🦀🧀 It’s a popular copycat appetizer that’s rich, melty, and crowd‑pleasing. (CopyKat Recipes)
🦀 Joe’s Crab Shack‑Style Crab Dip (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼–½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or seasoned salt + paprika)
- ½–1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells
- ~1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or mix)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- Salt & pepper to taste
(Optional: Worcestershire sauce or hot sauce for extra flavor) (Forfoodiefriends)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: ~175 °C / 350 °F. Lightly grease a small baking dish. (CopyKat Recipes)
- Mix base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth. (Forfoodiefriends)
- Season: Stir in lemon juice, Old Bay (or seasoned salt/paprika), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. (Forfoodiefriends)
- Add crab and cheese: Gently fold in lump crab and shredded cheese. (Forfoodiefriends)
- Bake: Spread mixture in the dish and bake ~18–25 min until hot and bubbly (top can be golden). (Forfoodiefriends)
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and enjoy with crackers, chips, or toast. (Forfoodiefriends)
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire or a dash of hot sauce. (Tasty by Sophie)
- Swap cheeses (sharp cheddar + mozzarella) for a richer melt. (Forfoodiefriends)
- Serve in a bread bowl for a fun party presentation. (Forfoodiefriends)
Serve it warm, let everyone scoop into that cheesy, seafood goodness—this dip disappears fast! 🥖🫕 (CopyKat Recipes)
