Slow cooker hot crab dip is a tasty dip that’s easy to make and will impress any crowd. This seafood dip can be served at your next game day party, office potluck, or holiday dinner! Sit back & let your Crock-Pot do the work with this fuss-free dip recipe.
Ingredients For Hot Crab Dip
- Crab Meat
- Cream Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Parmesan Cheese
- Green Onions
How To Make Hot Crab Dip In The Crockpot
Making hot crab dip is super easy, especially when you use the slow cooker. This is a true set-it-and-forget-it recipe.
- Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- Add the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently until well blended.
- Cook low 2-3 hours.
What Is Crab Dip?
Crab dip is a creamy dip made from crab and cream cheese. Outside of these 2 ingredients, crab dip is made many different ways. It’s one of those recipes where everyone has their own version. While crab dip is served both hot and cold, this slow cooker version is for hot crab dip.
What Type Of Crab To Use
I used lump crab meat for this hot crab dip recipe. Like most of my recipes, I encourage you to use the type of crab that fits your budget and taste buds. Canned crab, backfin, claw meat, jumbo lump…use what works for you.
How To Serve Hot Crab Dip
Serve crab dip is with crackers or some type of bread. This dip is low-carb & keto friendly. If you follow that lifestyle, celery is another option.
FAQs & Tips
- Store leftover crab dip in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Get creative! Don’t like crab? Use cooked shrimp and make this a hot shrimp dip.
- Do not forget to spray the slow cooker with cooking spray before adding the food. This will help the dip not stick to the pot.
- This is not a recipe that can be left on the slow cooker WARM setting. If you do so, the dip will continue to cook and burn.
Dip Recipes
Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip
Equipment
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cooked crab meat
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- Add the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir gently until well blended.
- Cook low 2-3 hours or until dip is heated through.
Dawn
Saturday 28th of October 2023
Amazing! It was the “cake” at my 50th b-day party- everyone loved it!!!
Shannon Epstein
Thursday 2nd of November 2023
Nice!! This made my day. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Penny
Saturday 27th of May 2023
This crab dip looks wonderful! It is low carb and for me, that is the best option! Thank you!
Brandi Crawford
Sunday 4th of June 2023
Glad to hear it!
Lorenzo
Tuesday 17th of January 2023
Love this!