Description
Crispy crab rangoon dip brings party-perfect appetizer magic straight from Chinese-American kitchens. Creamy cheese, succulent crab, and crunchy wonton chips create an irresistible flavor combination you’ll devour at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Seafood:
- 1.5 cups (200 grams) lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup (25 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 0.25 cup (25 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (120 grams) sour cream
- 0.25 cup (60 grams) mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
Serving Suggestions:
- Wonton chips
- Crackers
- Toasted baguette slices
- Vegetable sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F and coating a small baking vessel with a light protective layer to prevent sticking.
- Create a silky base by thoroughly blending cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until achieving a uniform, velvety texture without lumps.
- Enhance the mixture’s flavor profile by incorporating Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and optional sriracha for a subtle kick.
- Delicately integrate fresh crab meat, ensuring gentle folding to maintain its delicate texture, then incorporate mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a rich, complex flavor.
- Gently distribute the prepared mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer and crowning the surface with an additional sprinkle of cheese for a golden, crispy topping.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake until the dip becomes thoroughly heated and develops a bubbling surface, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- For an enhanced visual appeal and textural contrast, activate the broiler for a brief 2-3 minute period to create a beautifully bronzed cheese crust.
- Finish by scattering fresh green onion snippets across the surface and present alongside crispy wonton chips or crackers for an elegant and inviting appetizer experience.
Notes
- Check crab meat quality by ensuring it’s fresh, free from shell fragments, and has a clean ocean smell before mixing into the dip.
- Control spice levels by adjusting sriracha amount or replacing with mild hot sauce for sensitive palates.
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese and low-fat cheese options to create a lighter, healthier version of the dip without compromising flavor.
- Prepare dip ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours, then baking just before serving to enhance convenience for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg