Description
This zesty crab dip delivers rich coastal flavors perfect for entertaining. Maryland-style ingredients blend seamlessly, promising coastal comfort that leaves guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) canned crab meat, drained and flaked
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (50 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- ½ cup (50 g) thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 ½ tbsps (22 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ tsps (7 g) Old Bay seasoning, plus more for garnish
- RITZ Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Combine cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning in the slow-cooker, blending until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Crab Integration: Delicately fold crab meat into the creamy base, gently distributing the seafood to maintain its delicate texture and prevent breaking the tender chunks.
- Flavor Infusion: Slow-cook the dip on low setting for two hours, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a rich, luxurious depth of flavor and velvety smooth texture.
- Garnish and Presentation: Elevate the dish by sprinkling additional Parmesan cheese, scattering finely chopped green onions, and dusting with Old Bay seasoning to enhance visual appeal and maritime flavor profile.
- Serving Suggestion: Accompany the warm, indulgent dip with crisp crackers, inviting guests to savor this decadent seafood appetizer.
Notes
- Preserve Crab Texture: Fold crab meat gently to prevent breaking delicate meat chunks, maintaining its succulent, flaky integrity.
- Temperature Control: Slow-cook on low setting to prevent separation of ingredients and maintain smooth, creamy consistency.
- Flavor Layering: Allow two-hour simmering time to let seasonings deeply infuse and develop complex, harmonious taste profile.
- Garnish with Purpose: Final sprinkle of Parmesan, green onions, and Old Bay not only adds visual appeal but intensifies seafood’s natural maritime flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 607 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg