Crock Pot Artichoke Crab Dip
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Crock Pot Artichoke Crab Dip
Description
Crock Pot Artichoke Crab Dip blends artichoke hearts, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan, and green onions for a warm, creamy appetizer. The combination of tangy lemon juice and savory Parmesan enhances the mild sweetness of crab and the earthiness of artichokes. Cooking it slowly in the crock pot softens the cream cheese and melds flavors while allowing easy serving and reheating. This dip’s texture is smooth and rich, perfect for spreading or dipping.
Typically served warm, it pairs well with crunchy baguette slices or buttery crackers that contrast its creaminess. It's suitable for casual gatherings or relaxed entertaining where guests can serve themselves.
The recipe notes mention the dip can be kept in the crock pot on warm for about an hour after cooking, aiding in timing your event and keeping it ready to serve without drying out.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into cubes
- 4 ounces crab meat drained, lump
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- baguette for dipping, sliced or butter crackers
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 1.5-quart crock pot with non-stick cooking spray
- Mix all the ingredients together in the crock pot until combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours or until cream cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.
- Scrape down the sides of the crock pot with a rubber spatula and stir once more before serving. Top with extra green onion if desired.
- Turn crock pot to WARM and serve with baguette slices and/or butter crackers.
Notes
- Keep the dip in the crock pot on the warm setting for up to one hour after cooking to maintain its texture and temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.