Description
Silky crab dip promises coastal comfort in one irresistible appetizer. Mediterranean herbs and rich cream cheese blend seamlessly, delivering oceanic flavors that will draw guests closer to this delectable starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) canned crab meat, drained and flaked
Dairy and Cheese:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 juice of lemon
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
- RITZ Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare a 1.5-quart (or 1.4-liter) slow cooker and add softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning into the cooking vessel.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients using a spatula or whisk until they are completely integrated and form a smooth, uniform base.
- Gently fold in the delicate crab meat, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture without breaking the meat into small pieces.
- Cover the slow cooker and set the temperature to low, allowing the dip to slowly heat and meld flavors for approximately 2 hours.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully transfer the hot dip to a serving dish or keep it in the slow cooker for serving.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling additional grated Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, and a light dusting of Old Bay seasoning on top.
- Serve the warm, creamy crab dip immediately alongside crisp crackers or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- Keep crab meat delicate by gently folding it into the creamy mixture to prevent breaking apart the tender chunks.
- Choose fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture, avoiding imitation crab which lacks the rich, authentic seafood taste.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth mixing and reduce last-minute kitchen stress.
- Adjust seasoning to personal preference, but don’t skip Old Bay, as it provides the classic coastal seafood flavor profile.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker to maintain the creamy, luxurious consistency and keep guests coming back for more.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 538 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg