Slow-Cooker Artichoke-Crab Spread

Slow-Cooker Artichoke-Crab Spread
90 min.
24
58kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than this Slow-Cooker Artichoke-Crab Spread! This creamy, savory dip combines the rich flavors of artichoke hearts, cream cheese, and imitation crabmeat, creating a mouthwatering experience that is perfect for any occasion.

With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a delicious spread ready in about 90 minutes. The slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you focus on enjoying your time with friends and family. The addition of fresh green onions and zesty lemon juice adds a refreshing touch, while the grated Parmesan cheese brings a delightful nuttiness to the mix.

Serve this scrumptious spread with slices of French baguette or cocktail rye bread for a delightful pairing that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether it's a holiday party, a game day gathering, or a casual get-together, this Artichoke-Crab Spread is sure to be a hit. Plus, with only 58 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible dip that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz artichoke hearts drained coarsely chopped canned
  • oz cream cheese cubed
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • cup imitation crab refrigerated flake-style (from 8-oz package)
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  •  bell pepper red cut into wedges, if desired
  • slices crusty baguette french

Equipment

  • spatula
  • slow cooker

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories58kcal
Protein13.35%
Fat60.36%
Carbs26.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.78
Glycemic Load
0.66
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7821739060075%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:58.35kcal
2.92%
Fat:3.89g
5.98%
Saturated Fat:2.24g
14.02%
Carbohydrates:3.81g
1.27%
Net Carbohydrates:3.31g
1.2%
Sugar:1.05g
1.16%
Cholesterol:12.18mg
4.06%
Sodium:177.95mg
7.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.94g
3.87%
Vitamin C:6.86mg
8.32%
Vitamin A:310.61IU
6.21%
Calcium:30.13mg
3.01%
Phosphorus:26.33mg
2.63%
Vitamin K:2.67µg
2.55%
Selenium:1.78µg
2.55%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.26%
Fiber:0.5g
2%
Folate:5.52µg
1.38%
Vitamin E:0.18mg
1.21%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.19%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.1%