Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bake

 🦐🦀 Cheesy Shrimp & Crab Bake 🧀🔥

A rich, creamy seafood dip loaded with tender shrimp, sweet crab, and melted cheese — perfect for scooping with crusty bread! 🥖💛

Ingredients:

* 1/2 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)

* 1/2 lb lump crab meat (drained)

* 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

* 1/2 cup sour cream

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise

* 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

* 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

* 2 cloves garlic (minced)

* 1/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)

* Salt and pepper to taste

* Fresh chives or green onions (for garnish)

* Sliced French bread or crackers (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasoning until smooth.

3. Gently fold in crab meat and half of the shrimp.

4. Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with the remaining shrimp.

5. Bake for 18–20 minutes until hot and bubbly, and the shrimp on top are cooked through.

6. Garnish with chopped chives and serve warm with slices of toasted bread or crackers.

Pro Tip:

For a spicy kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the cheese mixture before baking! 🌶️🧀