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Killer Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Hot Crab Dip Recipe

A seriously delicious, easy, and quick copycat recipe for Joe's Crab Shack hot crab dip. This warm, bubbly, cheesy, crab-filled appetizer is made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, lump crab meat, and cheeses, seasoned with classic flavors like Old Bay, and baked until golden and bubbly. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for comfy nights in or entertaining.
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Cook Time 25 minutes

Equipment

  • small baking dish about 1-quart size or an 8x8 inch pan
  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Spoon
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

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  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground is always best
  • 1 cup lump crab meat drained and flaked
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a small baking dish (about 1-quart size or an 8x8 inch pan).
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Gently fold in the drained and flaked lump crab meat. Stir in about half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges and the cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and let sit for a minute or two before serving.
  • Garnish with optional chopped green onions and serve immediately with your favorite dippers.

Notes

Softened cream cheese is key for a smooth dip. Don't over-mix the crab to keep the lumps intact. Using good quality lump crab meat makes a big difference in flavor. Serve with plenty of dippers like tortilla chips, crackers, toasted baguette slices, or veggie sticks. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven. Can be assembled up to a day ahead and baked before serving, adding extra minutes if baking from cold. For best results, use real lump crab meat over imitation.