Holiday celebrations are in full effect right now, so today I’m sharing one of my favorite party appetizers: Slow Cooker Crab and Artichoke Dip.
I love slow cooker appetizers because they free up your stove AND are easily kept warm throughout the party. A win-win situation!
I have three slow cookers, and I used a 2 quart slow cooker for this recipe. This recipe yields about 6 ½ cups of crab dip, enough for about 12 people if each person gets a little over ½ cup each (sorry, I love crab dip and tend to over-indulge!).
The reason I used a smaller slow cooker is because I’ve read that your slow cooker needs to be approximately ½ to ⅔ full to evenly heat and cook. If you use a larger slow cooker, this recipe will take less time.
I’ve been making this recipe for years, adding a little of this and a little of that until I got the taste I wanted… I’ve never measured the ingredients until now. Feel free to add more or less of the seasonings to your personal preference. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 16 ounces can lump crab meat drained
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning and additional for topping
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 14 ounce can artichoke hearts well drained and roughly chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
Instructions
- In a 2 quart slow cooker, stir together all ingredients (except green onions) until combined.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2 to 2 ½ hours, or until bubbly and heated through. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay Seasoning and sliced green onions. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Nutrition
If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.
Elizabeth Garrett
This looks fantastic!!!!!!!! Yummmmm
Thank you, Elizabeth!
Billy
I’ve never tried making it in the slow cooker before! Looks so easy and delicious. Thank you so much for sharing – can’t wait to make this at home.
Thanks so much, Billy. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Valerie | Valerie's Kitchen
I love that you did this in a slow cooker! Perfect for taking to a work party or potluck. Looks fabulous!
Thanks so much, Valerie! 🙂