Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe (with Bacon!)

Get ready to satisfy those deep down seafood chowder cravings when you serve up this easy Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe as an easy dinner tonight!

You’ll also love making this rich and creamy Homestyle Clam Chowder!

Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe

Nothing beats a piping hot bowl of seafood chowder on a chilly cold evening, right?

If you’re a seafood fan, you’re going to LOVE this Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe!  It’s rich and decadent, and over-the-top delicious when you top it with bacon!

Kaitlyn writes: "This was delicious and a huge crowd pleaser.  Multiple people asked for the recipe."

It’s time to take your love of chowder to a whole new level when you try this Crockpot Crab Chowder!

Are you ready for the recipe?  Go grab your Crock Pot!

Here’s what you’ll need…

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Crab Chowder Ingredients

You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Slow Cooker Crab Chowder!

Here’s what you’ll need…

• Crab Meat
• Evaporated Milk
• Cream of Potato Soup
• Cream of Celery Soup
• Butter
• Old Bay Seasoning
• Black Pepper
• Bay Leaf
• Bacon – see How to Make Perfectly Crispy Bacon

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

How To Make Crab Chowder in a Slow Cooker

You’re not going to believe how fast this delicious slow cooker crab chowder comes together!

What I love about this chowder recipe is that almost everything can be done in the Crock Pot!

Here’s what you’ll do…

1. Spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Stir Crab Meat, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Potato Soups, Cream of Celery Soup, melted Butter & Seasonings together.

3. Transfer mixture into crockpot.

4. Cook as directed.

5. When done, top with Bacon and Parsley.

Serve, Enjoy & DEVOUR!

That’s it.  So easy!!

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

What to Serve with Crab Chowder

Crab chowder pairs so well with so many different things!  Here are just a few of my favorite crab chowder sides to try…

• Bacon
• Club Sandwich
• Garlic Bread
• Hush Puppies
• Seasoned Potato Wedges
• Oyster Crackers
• Rosemary Bread
• Salad
• Shrimp Appetizer
• Saltine Crackers
• Sourdough Bread

Crockpot Crab Chowder Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Crockpot Crab Chowder Recipe…

Aimee writes: “Turned out great.”

Sharlyn writes: “I made this twice in one week. It’s definitely a hit with my family.”

Alandra writes: “Very easy. Enjoyed this one!”

Robert writes: “My wife made this and it was fabulous!”

Emily writes: “I’ve made this a few times now. We love it! (We’re an hour from Maine and we love our Chowder!)  Thank you!”

Elisabeth writes: “This is the best!!!!!  This stuff is amazing!!!!!”

Lisa writes: “This is crazy good and I didn’t change the recipe at all!”

Tammy writes: “Excellent.”

Kathy writes: “I made this today! It turned out perfect! The best part is EVERYBODY loved it! Next time I am going to put it in bread bowls, serve it with a side salad and maybe some cheddar biscuits!”

Quinn writes: “Very delicious”

Athena writes: “This turned out fantastic! I doubled the recipe”

Christie writes: “Super easy and delicious!”

Kaitlyn writes: “This was delicious and a huge crowd pleaser.  Multiple people asked for the recipe.”

Jess writes: “Delicious”

Alicia writes: “This is sooo good! I made it last year for Christmas Eve dinner.”

Melanie writes: “Served with Cheddar Bay biscuits. Tasty meal.”

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Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe

Get ready to satisfy those deep down chowder cravings with this easy Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Total Time2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

• 12 oz. Bumble Bee White Crab Meat (2 cans, 6 oz. each)
• 12 oz. Evaporated Milk (1 can)
• 21 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Potato Soup (2 cans, 10.5 oz. each)
• 10.5 oz. Campbell’s Cream of Celery Soup (1 can)
• 1 tbsp. Butter melted
• 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• ¼ tsp. Pepper
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 Tbsp. Fresh chopped Parsley for Garnish and Cooked Chopped Bacon (optional)

Instructions

• Spray Crockpot with Non-stick Cooking Spray
• In large bowl, combine Crab Meat and juice from can, Evaporated Milk, Cream of Potato Soups, Cream of Celery Soup, melted Butter, Old Bay Seasoning, and Pepper.
• Stir well, and transfer mixture into Crockpot.
• Add Bay Leaf into soup mixture, and cover Crockpot with lid.
• Cook on HIGH for 2 hours, or LOW for 4 hours.
• Remove Bay Leaf prior to serving, top with Parsley and Cooked Chopped Bacon, and ENJOY!

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

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