🦀 Crab Shack–Style Crab Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet crab flavor — this warm dip is the kind you’d expect at a laid-back coastal crab shack.
🛒 Ingredients
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup mayonnaise
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½ cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar (plus extra for topping)
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½ cup grated Parmesan
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8 oz lump crab meat (picked over for shells)
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1–2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Base
In a bowl, blend cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.
2️⃣ Add the Good Stuff
Fold in cheddar, Parmesan, crab meat, and green onions. Stir gently to keep the crab lumps intact.
3️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Transfer mixture to a small baking dish.
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Top with a little extra cheddar.
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Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden on top.
4️⃣ Serve Hot
Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
🥖 Best Dippers
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Toasted baguette slices
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Buttery crackers
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Tortilla chips
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Celery sticks
🔥 Crab Shack Tips
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Use lump crab meat for the best texture.
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Don’t overmix — you want chunks, not paste.
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A dash of hot sauce adds a subtle kick.
If you’d like, I can also give you a cold crab dip version for summer gatherings.