SLOW-COOKED CRAB DIP

Slow-Cooked Crab Dip image

Dips made in the slow cooker are ideal for entertaining since they free up the oven. Leftovers of this one are incredible the next day scooped over a baked potato. -Susan D'Amore, West Chester, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 2-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Dash hot pepper sauce
Optional: Additional capers, minced fresh parsley and grated lemon zest
Assorted crackers and lemon wedges

Steps:

In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients; stir in crab., Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours. Stir in capers and pepper sauce; cook 30 minutes longer to allow flavors to blend. If desired, top with additional capers, parsley and lemon zest. Serve with crackers and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.