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Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups (about 6 servings)
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip is a creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for entertaining. It combines cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sweet onion, garlic, and tender crabmeat, all slow-cooked to a warm, bubbly dip that's easy to serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies. The dip is enhanced with a touch of sugar and can be garnished with green onions for added color and flavor.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • Thinly sliced green onions, optional
  • Assorted crackers, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the ingredients: In a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker, add the softened cream cheese, finely chopped sweet onion, grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and sugar. Gently fold in the drained and flaked crab meat, making sure to remove any cartilage.
  2. Slow-cook on low: Cover the slow cooker and cook the dip on the low setting for 2 to 3 hours. This allows the cheese to melt thoroughly and the flavors to meld together while warming the dip evenly.
  3. Stir before serving: Once heated through and bubbly, stir the dip to ensure all ingredients are well combined and the texture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Garnish and serve: If desired, sprinkle the dip with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor. Serve the dip warm alongside assorted crackers, toasted baguette slices, or sturdy vegetables for dipping.
  5. Keep warm: To maintain the ideal temperature and scoopability, switch the slow cooker to the warm setting until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Be sure to remove all cartilage from crabmeat to ensure a smooth texture.
  • You can customize the dip by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for some heat.
  • Use a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker for best cooking results.
  • The dip can be prepared ahead of time and cooked just before your event.
  • For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/slow-cooker-hot-crab-dip-recipe/