Creamy Crab Dip (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Creamy crab dip is a slow cooker recipe perfect for any party! Rich lump crab meat sits in a creamy base that’s perfect for dipping. Easy, elegant, and delicious!
Nothing says special occasion quite like seafood.
And one of my favorites is anything with lump crab.
It’s so rich and lightly sweet that I could eat it every day.
And this creamy crab dip is a slow cooker recipe every crab lover needs.
With a rich cream cheese mayonnaise base and the right amount of flavor from garlic, green onions, lemon juice, and seasoning, this crab dip makes anything you dip into it taste amazing!
It’s sure to be a hit any time you make it for a party, gathering, or even just a special night at home.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Cream cheese– Let it soften to room temperature
- Cheddar cheese– Shredded
- Mayonnaise– Real, full fat mayonnaise
- Green onions– Thinly sliced
- Garlic– Pressed
- Lemon– A fresh lemon juiced
- Seasonings– Old Bay, hot sauce, and worcestershire sauce
- Lump crab meat– The kind you find in the refrigerated case in the seafood department and not the kind you find near the canned tuna
How to Make
This slow cooker crab dip is so easy to make!
To do it, stir together everything except the crab meat in the bowl of your slow cooker with a sturdy spoon.
Once the base of the dip is well mixed, gently fold in the crab meat.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Before serving, stir to the dip well.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping options.
Dipping Ideas
Creamy crab dip is so delicious paired with:
- pieces of crusty baguette
- pita chips
- tortilla chips
- carrots and celery sticks
- cucumber slices
- pretzels
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container or covered in the bowl of your slow cooker for no more than 2 days.
Reheat it in the slow cooker until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- When stirring the crab meat into the dip, make sure to stir gently to keep the pieces of the meat as intact as you can.
- Don’t let the little bit of hot sauce scare you if you aren’t someone who likes heat. The dip is not spicy at all. It just adds a mild, slight peppery background.
- You want fresh lemon juice for this and not bottled. The difference in flavor is noticeable in this dip.
Other Crab Recipes
This slow cooker crab dip is a deliciously, creamy dip perfect for any party or special occasion.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other crab recipes?
Try these:
- Crab Rangoon Pizza
- Twice Baked Crab Stuffed Potatoes
- Crab Deviled Eggs
- Easy Crab Bisque
- Crab Cake Sliders
- Homemade Crab Rangoon
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Creamy Crab Dip (Slow Cooker Recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 lb refrigerated lump crab meat 16 ounces
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayo, onions, garlic, lemon juice, old bay, hot sauce, and worcestershire to the bowl of a slow cooker. Stir together using a sturdy spoon until everything's mixed together well.2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, 3 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- Add the crab meat to the mixture and gently stir until incorporated.1 lb refrigerated lump crab meat
- Cover and cook on LOW FOR 2 1/2-3 HOURS.
- Stir well to evenly combine.
- Serve warm with favorite dipping options.
Notes
- When stirring the crab meat into the dip, make sure to stir gently to keep the pieces of the meat as intact as you can.
- Don't let the little bit of hot sauce scare you if you aren't someone who likes heat. The dip is not spicy at all. It just adds a mild, slight peppery background.
- You want fresh lemon juice for this and not bottled. The difference in flavor is noticeable in this dip.
Nutrition
recipe adapted from Together As Family
