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Joe’s Famous Crab Dip

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Mix the Base
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 2: Add the Flavor
  • Stir in cheddar, Parmesan, green onions, garlic, Old Bay, lemon juice, and parsley.
  • Fold in crab meat gently so you keep those juicy chunks intact.
  • Step 3: Bake the Dip
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Spread mixture into a greased baking dish.
  • Top with extra cheddar.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden, bubbly, and heated through.
  • Step 4: Serve Hot
  • Let it rest 5 minutes (trust me, it saves your tongue).
  • Serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or veggies.

Notes

Don’t overmix the crab—bigger chunks = better bites.
Taste before adding salt; cheese + Old Bay are already salty.
Rest before serving—burnt tongues are not fun.