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Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe! (Just 5 Ingredients)

December 3, 2013 By Heidi 8 Comments

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This rich and creamy Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe delivers glorious flavor, almost effortlessly.

Then… when served straight from your Crockpot, it will dish up crowd pleasing chip dipping temptations all party long. Yum!

You’ll also love serving it up alongside this decadent Crock Pot Crab Chowder to create the ultimate, easy gourmet seafood dinner!

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

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Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

So are you planning a Party or Holiday Meal?

This is the crazy delicious Crockpot Crab Dip recipe that is sure to get your next party off to finger licking delicious start!

Tammy writes: “This crab dip is the best.”

Trust me… it’s really hard to top this Hot Crab Dip!!

With just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes prep required, this easy Slow Cooker Crab Dip almost comes together by itself.

Plus, I love how you can get this seafood dip started well before your party.

Seriously, delicious appetizer recipes don’t get any easier!

The best part about this decadent Crab Dip is that you can keep it hot and ready in your Slow Cooker all party long.

Talk about an easy way to keep your guests smiling from party start to finish!!

So do yourself a favor… and don’t start your next party without adding this delicious dip to your menu!

Here’s what you’ll need to get decadent seafood dip started…

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Crockpot Crab Dip Recipes

Crock Pot Crab Dip Ingredients

First look in your kitchen. You may already have many of these ingredients on hand.

Then, the next time you head to the grocery store, round up these simple to find ingredients to create your new favorite chip dunking magnet…

  • White Crab Meat
  • Cream Cheese – the higher quality the cream cheese, the more AMAZING the flavor!
  • Sour Cream
  • Mayonnaise
  • Garlic Salt

That’s it. You’ll need just 5 ingredients to create this marvelous chip dipping temptation!

You’ll also need a 2 quart Crock Pot to get this hot crab dip ready for your next party!

How To Make Crockpot Crab Dip

You’ll love how little hands on time it takes to prepare this gourmet crockpot dip recipe!

1. Place all of your ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.

2. Next, transfer your dip ingredients into the crockpot and use the instructions in the recipe card below for how to cook the dip.

3. Once your dip is done, set the crockpot temperature to warm and serve your crab dip right out of the slow cooker!

That’s it. So simple!  I told you this was going to be EASY!!

This no hassle Delicous Dip Recipe really is so easy to prepare.

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Mini Crock Pot Crab Dip Recipes

What To Serve With This Hot Crab Dip

Don’t let catastrophe strike… and accidentally run out of things to dip into this delightful dipping magnet!

Here are just a few ideas for what you can use to dip into this tantalizing hot dip recipe…

  • Hard Crackers
  • Toasted French Bread
  • Bread Sticks
  • Pita Chips
  • Bagel Crisps
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Ridged Potato Chips
  • Your Favorite Cut Vegetables

These are just a few ideas for what you can use, but ultimately, whatever sounds yummy to you is a good idea!

Crockpot Dip Variations

Want to change up your hot dip flavors?  Go for it!

I know you’ll also love trying indulging with these popular crockpot dip recipe variations…

  • Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
  • Crock Pot Spinach Dip Recipe with a secret ingredient!
  • Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Dip
  • Slow Cooker Chili Cheese Dip

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

Crockpot Crab Dip Reviews

Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Crab Dip Recipe…

Beverly writes: “Yummy”

Tammy writes: “This crab dip is the best.”

Kim writes: “This turned out really good.”

Bobbie writes: “Everyone loved it!!”

Tramaine writes: “Marylander approved.”

Gigi writes: “Used this recipe last Thanksgiving and doing it again.  I do add Old Bay and use the canned crab.  Super easy and quick!”


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Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

This rich and creamy Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe delivers decadent deliciousness all party long... Yum!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Bumble Bee White Crabmeat drained
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 2 Green Onions chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl, and stir.
  • Transfer mixture to Mini Crockpot.
  • Cook on LOW for approx. 2 hours, or until done. (stirring occasionally)
  • Serve with some seasoned Pita Chips… SO good!
  • For parties or holidays… this dip can also be served directly from the Mini Crockpot when you set your heat setting to warm. Yummy!
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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    • scott sproat says

      December 10, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      would this dip taste better if you use fresh crab instead of canned? to get fresh crab i guess i wiuld need to buy a whole crab,

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        December 10, 2021 at 4:24 pm

        Hi Scott ~ you can definitely substitute cooked crab instead of canned in this recipe. ENJOY!

        Reply
    • Carol S. says

      March 19, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      This is very good, but if you double the recipe like I did, do NOT double the garlic salt.

      Reply
    • Kim says

      March 19, 2017 at 10:40 am

      This was super yummy. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        April 5, 2017 at 3:26 pm

        You’re very welcome, Kim… so glad you enjoyed the crab dip! 🙂

        Reply
    • Sara says

      January 31, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Is the can of crab drained or do you use the liquid in the recipe as well?

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 31, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        Hi Sara ~ the crab meat should first be drained. Hope that helps! 😉

        Reply
    • robin says

      January 26, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      I made this last night and it was perfect. One of my new favorite Pinterest finds 🙂 I added some Old Bay seasoning ay the end to taste, and a couple shakes of black pepper!

      Reply

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