Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip

🦀 Joe’s Crab Shack‑Style Crab Dip

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup mayonnaise

• ¼ cup sour cream

• 1 Tbsp butter, softened

• ¼ tsp seasoned salt (or Old Bay for seafood twist)

• ⅛ tsp paprika

• 4 tsp finely diced yellow onion

• 4 tsp finely diced green bell pepper

• 6 oz lump crab meat, drained and checked for shells

• ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• Garnish: sliced green onions and chopped parsley Secret Copycat Restaurant Recipes+11CopyKat Recipes+11recipelink.com+11bakespace.com

Optional additions: Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, cheddar for more cheese depth (found in alternate versions) Evelyn’s Cookingreceipster.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a small shallow baking dish with non-stick spray. bakespace.com

2. Mix cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and butter until completely smooth.

3. Season with seasoned salt (or Old Bay) and paprika, then fold in diced onion and green pepper.

4. Gently fold in crab meat and mozzarella—try to keep crab lumps intact. receipster+15CDKitchen+15bakespace.com+15

5. Bake for 10–15 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbling. Food.com+11CDKitchen+11receipster+11

6. Garnish with green onion and parsley. Serve warm with lightly salted tortilla chips, toasted baguette, crackers, or veggie sticks. CopyKat RecipesCDKitchen

🔄 Variations & Upgrades:

• Cheesy deluxe: Mix in some cheddar or Parmesan and even a splash of cream. Bake until golden on top. cookefast.com+3receipster+3Reddit+3

• Spicy kick: Add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper (many recipes use Old Bay and hot sauce for extra heat). receipster

• Add-ins: Stir in chopped jalapeño, artichoke, or even shrimp for more body and flavor.

• Make ahead: Prep and refrigerate unbaked. Bake just before serving. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the oven or microwave. Evelyn’s Cooking

📝 Recipe Summary

🍴 Serving Ideas:

• Crispy crostini or pita

• Soft pretzels or toasted baguette slices

• Veggie sticks like carrots, celery, or cucumber

Would you like a low‑carb version, a cast‑iron skillet presentation, or even a spinach‑artichoke + crab hybrid dip?