Description
Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip is a warm, creamy seafood appetizer featuring lump crab meat, melty cheese, and a touch of spice. Perfect for gatherings, this indulgent dip pairs well with chips, bread, or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/8 tsp paprika
- 4 tsp yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 tsp green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 6 oz lump crab meat
- 1 tbsp green onion, sliced
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Creamy Base: Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and butter until smooth.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in seasoned salt and paprika.
- Fold in Vegetables and Cheese: Add yellow onions, green bell peppers, and mozzarella.
- Incorporate Crab Meat: Gently fold in lump crab meat to maintain texture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Lightly grease a small baking dish and spread the mixture evenly.
- Bake: Cook for 10-14 minutes until bubbly and lightly browned.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with green onions and parsley. Serve warm with chips, bread, or veggies.
Notes
- Variations: Substitute shrimp for crab, adjust spice with cayenne, or swap mozzarella for cheddar.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Warm in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes or microwave individual portions for 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crab dip recipe, seafood appetizer, warm crab dip, cheesy crab dip, easy party dip