This hot crab dip copycat is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with lump crab meat. Ready in under 25 minutes and perfect for parties, game days, or weekend appetizers.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Seafood
Keyword cheesy, Creamy, hot crab dip, Joe's Crab Shack, loaded with crab meat, Party Food
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small, shallow baking dish.
Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and butter and mix until smooth. Add the seasoned salt and paprika and stir to incorporate. Fold in the yellow onion, crab meat, bell pepper, green onions, and mozzarella cheese.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake until bubbly, about 10 to 14 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and serve with unsalted or lightly salted tortilla chips.
Recipe Tips
Serve with small toasts, corn chips, or your favorite crackers.
Serve with fresh vegetables for a low carb and Keto friendly appetizer.
Old bay seasoning tastes great in this dip
Don't have any crab meat on hand? You can use small shrimp for this recipe.