02Aug2018Hot Crab Dip Recipe – VIDEO Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This 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 crackersParty rye breadSliced crusty French breadCelery sticksBaby carrotsHow 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! Recipe PrintCrockpot Hot Crab DipA hot crab dip recipe with lump crab meat, cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and green onion and cooked in a Crockpot. Author: Kelly Miller Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Keyword: crockpot crab dip, hot crab dip Servings: 8 servingsDid you make this recipe? Leave a review 5 from 1 voteIngredients 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 carrotsInstructionsStir 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.Recipe VideoNutritionCalories: 294kcalFat: 23gSaturated fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 4gSugar: 3gProtein: 16gVitamin A: 18.7%Vitamin C: 6.8%Calcium: 15.6%Iron: 4.3%TweetPin299Share1+1Share300 Shares
Barb saysJune 29, 2018 at 7:49 pmKelly, In the video for the crock pot crab dip you show mayo. How much? It’s not listed in the printable recipe.THANKSReply
Kelly Miller saysJuly 3, 2018 at 1:29 amSo sorry about that, Barb – just 1 tablespoon of mayo. I updated the recipe card above as well. Thanks for letting me know!Reply