Weight Watchers Crab Dip

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Weight Watchers Crab Dip is a low-carb, tasty, and economical sauce that works well for any gathering. The ingredients of this popular dip are crab meat, less-fat cream cheese, and seasonings. This dip is a simple, customizable, and crowd-pleaser. You can make this dip in advance with the help of a slow cooker and let it cook while you are working on other projects. It is ideal for parties, get-togethers, or as an instant meal. We can pair this dip with vegetables or chips. You can delight in this Weight Watchers Crab Dip guilt-free because it is simple to track the point value with the Weight Watchers program. The crab meat in this dip is a terrific source of omega-3 fatty acids and protein. It is also healthier than many other dips so it is a great choice for anyone seeking a healthy treat.

STATS

  • Course: Dips and Sauces
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Three hours and ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Three hours

EQUIPMENT

  • Slow cooker
  • One cooking spoon
  • Serving Bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 packets of One-third less fat cream cheese, approx. 8 oz.
  • Plain fat-free yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Half a cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • Small chopped sweet onions, about one cup
  • Crushed garlic cloves 4
  • Four tsp of sugar
  • 6 oz. cans of lump crab meat, nearly 3 cans

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add fat-free yogurt, chopped sweet onions, lump crab meat, crushed garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, sugar, and less-fat cream cheese to a slow cooker.
  2. Next, combine all items with a cooking spoon.
  3. After that, seal the slow cooker with its cover.
  4. Then, simmer all items on a slow burner fire for 2 to 3 hours.
  5. After three hours, uncover the cooker and taste the dip.
  6. The delicious Weight Watchers Slow Cooker Crab Dip is ready.
  7. Shift the dip to a bowl and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Pair the crab dip with shrimp scampi or baked salmon.
  • Serve the dip with crackers, flatbread, or baked whole-wheat pita chips.
  • Enjoy it with jicama sticks, snap peas, or cauliflower florets.
  • Air-popped popcorn or wonton crisps also go well with this dip.
  • Accompany this dip dish with lettuce wraps or cucumber bites.

TIPS

  • Use fresh crab meat instead of store-bought canned meat.
  • Add chopped onions or colorful bell peppers to the crab dip.
  • Opt for light cream cheese to drastically reduce the points.
  • Use flavorful seasonings such as paprika, garlic powder, or Old Bay seasoning.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • You can store the crab dip in a covered container and refrigerate it for three to four days.

Freezer:

  • It is not advised to freeze the dip. Because freezing can change the texture of dairy-based ingredients, making them grainy or watery when defrosting.

FAQs

Can I utilize imitation crab meat?

  • You can use imitation crab meat in order to save money. But don’t forget that the taste will vary from actual crab meat. Additionally, the brand and type may have little impact on the Weight Watchers points.

Can we add vegetables to the dip?

  • Yes, you can improve the nutritional value and fiber content by including veggies like bell peppers, artichoke hearts, or chopped spinach.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving size 1/4 cup of crab dip
Total Quantity 16
Total Calories 118 kcal
Carbohydrates 4 g
Protein 9 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Fat 7 g
Sugar 3 g
Saturated fat 5 g

Each serving of the crab dip has three (3) Weight Watchers points.