Hot Crab Dip Recipe – VIDEO By Kelly Miller • August2,2018 • 4 Comments 1.4K 3 Jump to Recipe Jump to VideoThis Crockpot Hot Crab Dip recipe is the perfect appetizer! Lump crab meat, cream cheese, milk, and green onion – feel free to serve this with crackers or veggie dippers! Everyone loves a good crab dip! This one is perfect since it is cooked and served directly out of a Crockpot. Make it up ahead of time, turn the slow cooker on, and set out dippers – so easy. This hot crab dip is absolutely perfect for a party, potluck gathering, or even just a movie night at home with your family. It’s best with buttery crackers to spread, but it worked well with celery sticks too, if you’re looking for a low carb appetizer. What goes with hot crab dip? Assorted buttery and whole grain crackers Party rye bread Sliced crusty French bread Celery sticks Baby carrots How to make this recipe: 1- Put cream cheese, crabmeat, and milk in a slow cooker and stir. 2- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, mayo, and sliced green onion. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. 3- Stir well to incorporate all of the ingredients. 4- Add shredded cheese. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Switch to “keep warm” setting and serve with dippers directly out of the Crockpot. Can this Crockpot crab dip be frozen? Freezing is not recommended due to the high amount of dairy in this recipe. Completely cooled dip can be stored in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave if desired. Can imitation crab meat be used? Fresh, real crab meat is definitely going to taste the best, but it might not be in everyone’s budget. Imitation crab meat can be used, just be sure to flake it well before adding it to the slow cooker. If you liked this Crockpot Hot Crab Dip recipe, please leave a rating and a comment below this post! Crockpot Hot Crab Dip A hot crab dip recipe with lump crab meat, cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and green onion and cooked in a Crockpot. 4.19 from 27 votes Print Pin Rate Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: crockpot crab dip, hot crab dip Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8 servings Calories: 294kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 16 oz crabmeat drained and flaked▢ 16 oz cream cheese cut into cubes▢ 1/2 cup milk▢ 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce▢ 2 tsp horseradish▢ 1 tbsp mayonnaise▢ 1/2 cup sliced green onion▢ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese▢ crackers, celery sticks, baby carrots InstructionsStir together crab meat, cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, mayo, and green onion in the bottom of a slow cooker. Cook on high for 30 minutes.Remove lid and stir well to incorporate all ingredients.Sprinkle shredded cheese over top. Put lid back on and cook just until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.Remove lid and stir again. Switch to low or "keep warm" setting. Serve with crackers and various veggie dippers as desired. Video NutritionCalories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 250mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 0.8mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! 1.4K 3
Barb says June 29, 2018 at 7:49 pm Kelly, In the video for the crock pot crab dip you show mayo. How much? It’s not listed in the printable recipe. THANKS Reply
Kelly Miller says July 3, 2018 at 1:29 am So sorry about that, Barb – just 1 tablespoon of mayo. I updated the recipe card above as well. Thanks for letting me know! Reply
Kara says October 1, 2018 at 1:15 am Wow! This is excellent! Reminds me of a crab dip we had while we were at the beach. We actually realized we were short on the cream cheese [had 8 oz instead of 16] when we went to make it, so we added in 8oz of pimento cheese. Loved this! Reply