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A creamy, cheesy baked crab dip that tastes just like the restaurant version — the perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.

Joe’s Crab Shack-Style Crab Dip

A creamy, cheesy baked crab dip that tastes just like the restaurant version — the perfect appetizer for parties and gatherings.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup lump crab meat picked clean
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Bread crackers, or tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Oven-safe baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Mix in mayo, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, pepper, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  4. Fold in lump crab gently.
  5. Spread into dish, bake 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with green onions. Serve with crackers or bread.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in oven at 300°F.
For extra smoky flavor, use smoked paprika or smoked Gouda.