This crockpot crab dip only has 5 ingredients but it’s still full of flavor. Impress your guests with this easy Maryland inspired crab dip that you can serve hot or cold. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet crab meat, this dip is everything you want in a comforting seafood starter. Instructions to make this crab dip in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Crab Dip
- Crab Meat
- Cream Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar Cheese
- Old Bay seasoning
How To Make Crab Dip In The Crock-Pot
- Spray slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- Spray Instant Pot generously with cooking spray.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to low sauté. Add all ingredients except the crab. Stir frequently until the cream cheese and cheddar cheese is melted.
- Gently fold in the crab. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until everything is fully heated and creamy. Stir occasionally.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 5 ingredients – Simple, pantry-friendly recipe with minimal ingredients
- Hot or cold options – Serve it hot or cold depending on the occasion
- Perfect party appetizer – Great for holidays, game day, potlucks, and gatherings
- Quick prep – Just mix and heat (or chill)
- Rich & creamy – Classic crab dip flavor everyone loves
- Crowd-pleaser – Always one of the first dishes to go
FAQs & Tips
What type of crab should you use?
Lump or claw crab meat. Usually Maryland style crab dip is made with lump crab meat. These days lump crab is expensive so I use the more budget-friendly claw meat. You can even use canned crab. If you use canned, be sure to drain it well.
Can you make this healthier?
Written as-is, this crab dip is low-carb & keto friendly. Lower the fat in this recipe by using low-fat versions of the cream cheese & cheddar cheese.
How long do you cook this for?
Cook on HIGH or LOW or until the cheeses are fully melted and the dip is heated through.
How do you serve this?
The best thing about this crab dip is that you can serve it hot or cold. The slow cooker is perfect for parties because the dip can stay warm (on the WARM setting) for hours. I usually serve this dip with breads, carrots, and celery. This is also good served with crackers or chips.
How do you reheat this?
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat it in the slow cooker on low.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker crab dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What size slow cooker did you use?
I use a 3.5-quart slow cooker for this recipe. Feeding a larger crowd? Double the recipe and use a larger slow cooker.
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PrintCrockpot Crab Dip (Hot or Cold)
This crockpot crab dip only has 5 ingredients but it’s still full of flavor. Impress your guests with this easy Maryland inspired crab dip that you can serve hot or cold. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with sweet crab meat, this dip is everything you want in a comforting seafood starter. Instructions to make this crab dip in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Pressure Cooking, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb
Ingredients
- 1 pound crabmeat, lump or claw
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese,
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW 4 to 6.
- Spray Instant Pot generously with cooking spray.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to low sauté. Add all ingredients except the crab. Stir frequently until the cream cheese and cheddar cheese is melted.
- Gently fold in the crab. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until everything is fully heated and creamy. Stir occasionally.
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