Beat the cream cheese first. You want it super creamy and smooth.
Beat in the rest of the ingredients, except the crab.
Gently fold in the crab meat. Avoid using a mixer for this step because you don’t want to completely break down the lump crab.
Slow cook or bake. Slow cook on low for 3–4 hours until hot and creamy; or bake in a casserole dish, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet for 25 minutes, or until browned and bubbly around the edges.