Slow Cooker Artichoke Crab Spread Food

SLOW COOKER CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• 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.

ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Spray inside of 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Place all ingredients except bread in cooker.
• Cover and cook on low heat setting 1 to 1 1/4 hours (or high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes) or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
• Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Turn to low heat setting.
• Serve with bread slices. Spread will hold up to 3 hours.

SLOW-COOKER WARM ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Spray 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except crackers until well mixed.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 hours. Serve dip warm with crackers.

SLOW COOKER HOT CRAB DIP

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients; stir in crab. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with green onions. Serve with crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Dip: Preheat oven to 525 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat, mayonnaise, Madeira, salt, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper. Mince the garlic (you should have about 1 tablespoon) and add to the bowl. Crumple up the parsley and finely chop it; add 3 tablespoons to the bowl and reserve the rest. Add the cheese to the bowl and set aside.
• (Note: If using canned artichokes, skip to Step 4.) Prepare fresh artichokes: Peel outer layers of the artichoke to reveal the tender leaves at the stem. Place the artichoke on its side and slice off the top third or so. Continue to peel away the darker outer layers, revealing the pale yellow interior. Make acidulated water: Add water to a bowl. Squeeze lemon juice from 1½ lemons into the water, followed by the squeezed lemon halves themselves. This acidulated water will be used to prevent the artichoke from oxidizing and turning brown. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon half directly into the dip.
• Continue breaking down the artichoke: Cut most of the stem off. Then use a paring knife to trim away the tough fibrous leaves around the stem. Slice off about an inch of the top to reveal the inner purple choke; remove the pale, tender layers surrounding the choke and place them in the acidulated water. Next, place the trimmed artichoke in the palm of your hand. Use a paring knife at an angle to cut all the way around the choke to remove it. (Don't cut too deep, or the tender heart will be removed, too!) Continue to scrape to remove all of the fuzzy hairs; a spoon works well, too. Slice what remains into ½-inch pieces and place into the acidulated water. Repeat with remaining artichokes. (Note: Artichoke pieces will need to be steamed or boiled for 10-15 minutes before adding them to the dip.)
• Canned artichokes: Make sure the hearts are well drained. Slice them diagonally into ¼-inch strips; add to the bowl with the other dip ingredients. Gently stir to combine, being careful not to break up the lump crab meat. Evenly spread mixture into a baking dish. Top with a pinch of paprika, some more chopped parsley, a sprinkling of salt, and 1-2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan. Baking the dip: Place baking dish on the upper rack of the oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 400 F. Bake uncovered until brown and bubbly, 20 minutes.
• Toast points: Meanwhile, slice bread into ¾-inch slices. Thinly spread butter onto both sides of each slice. Trim the crusts, then slice in half diagonally to get two triangles per slice. Place on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 400 degrees F until golden, about 10 minutes.
• Place toast points on a serving plate next to bubbling hot dip. Heap a spoonful of dip on toast and eat immediately.

SLOW-COOKER CRAB DIP

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine first 5 ingredients. Stir in crab. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours, until heated through., Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.

CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add spinach; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until wilted. Drain., In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the artichokes, cheeses, crabmeat, sour cream, salt, pepper and spinach. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheeses are melted. Serve with crackers.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth; stir in garlic. Gently stir artichoke hearts, crab, Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup green onion, 1/3 cup red bell pepper, and cayenne pepper into cream cheese mixture. Transfer the dip to a 9-inch pie dish and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crumb topping is golden brown and dip is hot, 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with 2 teaspoons green onion and 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper.

SLOW COOKER SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Combine artichokes, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on High, stirring occasionally to combine, for 2 hours.

ARTICHOKE CRAB SPREAD (FOR THE CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Spray inside of 1-3 quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Place all ingredients except crackers in cooker.
• Cover and cook on low setting for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or on high setting for 30 to 45 minutes or until cream cheese is melted. Stir until cheese is smooth.
• Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from burning. Turn to low heat setting and hold for up to 3 hours.
• Serve with crackers.

SLOW-COOKER ARTICHOKE-CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place all ingredients except bread.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes. Stir until cheese is smooth.
• Scrape down side of cooker with rubber spatula to help prevent edge of spread from scorching. Serve with bread slices. Spread can be kept warm on Low heat setting up to 3 hours; stir occasionally.

CROCK POT SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE DIP OR CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Spray inside of slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Add all ingredients to slow cooker and combine. Cover.
• Cook on low 1 or 2 hours.
• Stir until well blended after cooking.
• You can leave this on "keep warm" setting all day, stirring occasionally, if cheese clumps or separates from sitting.
• Serve with pita wedges, cocktail rye, or sliced crusty baguette type bread.

SLOW-COOKER SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Place the first eight ingredients in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until heated through., Stir to blend. Serve with whole wheat baguette slices and chunks of rainbow carrots and celery.

ARTICHOKE AND CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Place artichoke hearts, crab, green onions, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until chopped fairly small. Add cream cheese and puree until smooth.
• Pour dip into a non-metallic bowl, and chill for 1 hour.
• Serve with crackers or vegetables.