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cooked crab dip in slow cooker with scallions on top.
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Slow Cooker Crab Dip

Homemade crockpot crab dip made with lump crab, fresh cheeses and old bay seasonings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. cream cheese (two 8-oz. packages)
  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Vidalia onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. scallion finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 5 dashes tabasco sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 lbs. lump crab meat (can use 1-2 pounds)
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Instructions

  • Soften the cream cheese in the microwave in a glass bowl for 30 seconds.
  • In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, combine all the ingredients except for the crab meat. Mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the crab meat.
  • Add the crab mixture to your slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or 4 hours on low until bubbling.
  • When done cooking, if desired brown the top of the dip in the oven (optional!).
  • Serve hot and enjoy with ritz crackers, crostinis or fresh cut celery.

Notes

If you'd like a browned top, pop the dip in the oven for a few minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 665kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1481mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1168IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 1mg

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