Crock Pot Hot Crab Dip With Cream Cheese
If you're a seafood lover, you should try this crock pot hot crab dip with cream cheese recipe. This recipe is perfect for a party or a family gathering. It's easy to make and it's very tasty. The recipe uses simple ingredients, including canned crab meat, cream cheese, and spices. The dip has a creamy texture with a spicy kick that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. canned crab meat, drained
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
- In a crock pot, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir until well combined.
- Add the drained crab meat, chopped green onions, chopped red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried parsley, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover the crock pot with a lid and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.
- Stir the dip occasionally to make sure it's evenly heated.
- Serve the hot crab dip with crackers or bread.
Tips:
Here are some tips to make your hot crab dip even more delicious:
- Use fresh crab meat if you prefer. However, canned crab meat works just as well.
- For an extra spicy kick, add more hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- You can use any type of bell pepper you like. Yellow or orange bell peppers will add a pop of color to your dip.
- Chop the green onions and red bell pepper finely so they blend well in the dip.
- If you don't have a crock pot, you can bake the dip in the oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove before serving.
Conclusion:
This crock pot hot crab dip with cream cheese is a delicious appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. The recipe is easy to make and uses simple ingredients that you can find in your pantry. The dip has a creamy texture with a spicy kick that will surely impress your guests. Serve the dip with crackers or bread and enjoy!
