Description
Creamy joe’s crab shack crab dip delights seafood enthusiasts with its rich coastal flavors. Home cooks can easily recreate this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings restaurant-quality comfort to casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375°F (190°C) for optimal baking temperature.
- Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a mixing bowl, blending until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Enhance the mixture with Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Gently incorporate succulent crab meat, ensuring delicate pieces remain intact, then fold in shredded cheese varieties and finely chopped green onions.
- Carefully transfer the creamy mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent heating.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes to stabilize the texture.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp tortilla chips, classic crackers, or freshly toasted bread slices for dipping.
Notes
- Opt for fresh lump crab meat to achieve the most authentic and rich seafood flavor in the dip.
- Drain crab meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture that could make the dip watery and less creamy.
- For a lighter version, substitute full-fat cream cheese with low-fat or Greek yogurt cream cheese alternative.
- Enhance the dip’s texture by using a combination of sharp cheddar and mild mozzarella cheeses for balanced melting properties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg