Description
This creamy Slow-Cooker Crab Dip is a delightful appetizer perfect for gatherings, featuring tender crab meat blended with cream cheese, Parmesan, and savory seasonings, all slow-cooked to a luscious, warm dip served with buttery RITZ crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 12 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
- 12 oz. canned crab meat, drained and flaked
Serving
- RITZ Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 1 1/2 quart slow cooker, add the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, thinly sliced green onions, minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Add Crab Meat and Cook: Gently fold in the drained and flaked canned crab meat into the mixture. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the dip to warm through.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, garnish the crab dip with additional Parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Serve the warm dip alongside RITZ crackers for scooping and enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure the crab meat is well drained to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or extra Old Bay seasoning.
- This dip can be kept warm on the slow cooker’s low setting for up to 1 hour after cooking.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor brightness.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version, though the dip may be less creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crab dip, slow cooker appetizer, creamy crab dip, party dip, seafood dip, Old Bay seasoning dip, warm crab dip
