The Ultimate Party Crab Dip |
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Prep Time: 32 Minutes Cook Time: 150 Minutes |
Ready In: 182 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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It's ultimate because it's really rich and will serve a crowd for a holiday open house. Many newer slow cookers have a warm setting, which is perfect for keeping this dip hot throughout a party. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
6 green onions, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped |
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1 (8-ounce) can diced water chestnuts, drained |
3/4 cup chopped ham |
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese |
2 tablespoons minced pickled jalapeño pepper slices or 1 fresh jalapeño, minced |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained |
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Add cream and artichokes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups.
2. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Stir in water chestnuts and next 5 ingredients. Add artichoke cream sauce; stir until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat.
3. Spoon dip into a lightly greased 3- or 4-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Cook, covered, on LOW 2 1/2 hours or until thoroughly heated and cheese melts. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
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