Joe's Crab Shack Crab Dip Copycat Recipe 🦀🧀🔥


 

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Mix the Base

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese + sour cream until smooth.

  2. Stir in Parmesan, mozzarella, Worcestershire, hot sauce, Old Bay, and garlic powder.

3. Fold in Crab

  • Gently fold in crab meat (don’t overmix—keep those lumps intact!).

4. Bake Until Bubbly

  1. Transfer to a greased baking dish (or a cast-iron skillet for presentation).

  2. Bake for 15-20 mins until golden and bubbly.

  3. Broil for 1-2 mins for extra browning (optional).

5. Garnish & Serve!

  • Sprinkle with green onions and parsley.

  • Serve hot with toasted bread, crackers, or veggies.


Pro Tips for the Best Crab Dip 🔥

✔ Use high-quality crab meat – Fresh, canned, or imitation all work.
✔ Don’t overbake – Keep it creamy, not dry.
✔ Add extra cheese – A sprinkle of cheddar on top never hurts.
✔ Make ahead – Assemble, refrigerate, and bake when ready.


Serving Suggestions 🍽️

✨ With a cold beer or crisp white wine – The perfect pairing.
✨ As a stuffed mushroom filling – Next-level appetizer.
✨ On a baked potato – Because why not?


Final Verdict: Just Like Joe’s!

This Crab Shack Crab Dip is decadent, flavorful, and impossible to resist—your guests will beg for the recipe!

Make it for your next gathering and watch it vanish! 😍