This Slow Cooker Cheesy Seafood Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer loaded with crab, melted cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, along with sautéed onion, bell pepper, garlic, and Creole seasoning. A little jalapeño and cayenne add optional heat, making it easy to adjust the spice level to your taste.
Everything comes together in the slow cooker and gently melts into a warm, cheesy dip that’s perfect for parties, game days, holidays, or casual gatherings. The crab adds a delicious seafood flavor while the creamy cheese makes this dip hearty and satisfying.
Serve it warm with crackers, toasted bread, tortilla chips, or your favorite assortment of dippers. Keep it in the slow cooker on warm while entertaining so guests can help themselves.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Seafood Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb Crab, chopped
- 1 lb cheese, melting Velveeta works, cut into cubes
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 each bell pepper finely diced, red if possible
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced (optional for an extra kick!)
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for the spice enthusiasts
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with a little bit of non-stick spray or butter
- Toss your diced cheese, crab, sour cream, and mayonnaise into the slow cooker. Give it a brief stir.
- Sauté your onions and bell pepper on the stove until they soften a bit, adding the garlic towards the end.
- Add your veggies to the slow cooker along with the creole seasoning, cayenne (if you're daring), and that optional jalapeño.
- Adjust your slow cooker to low, let it cook for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally .
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, and give it a good final stir.
- Pour the dip into your favorite serving bowl, garnish with chopped parsley or green onions, and serve it up with your grazing assortment of sides.
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