Description
Southern coastal flavors shine through this creamy slow-cooker crab dip recipe, blending succulent seafood with rich cream cheese and zesty seasonings. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings Gulf Coast comfort to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) canned crab meat, drained and flaked
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 1 ½ tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 juice of lemon
- 1 ½ tsps Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
- RITZ Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in the slow cooker, whisking until a smooth, homogeneous mixture forms.
- Crab Integration: Delicately fold crab meat into the creamy base, maintaining meat integrity and ensuring even distribution without excessive breaking.
- Slow Cooking: Cover slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop for approximately 2 hours, creating a luxurious, rich texture.
- Finishing Touches: Elevate the dip’s visual appeal by garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese, fresh green onion snippets, and a gentle sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning.
- Serving: Transfer the warm, velvety dip to a serving vessel or maintain in the slow cooker, accompanied by crisp crackers or toasted baguette slices for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Handle Crab Meat Delicately: Gently fold crab into the mixture to preserve its tender texture and prevent breaking the meat into small, mushy pieces.
- Cheese Selection Matters: Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- Control Slow Cooker Temperature: Keep the setting on low to prevent separation of ingredients and maintain a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Customize Seasoning Levels: Adjust Old Bay and Worcestershire sauce to personal taste, starting with smaller amounts and tasting before final mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg