Description
Creamy crab rangoon dip delivers classic Chinese-American appetizer flavors in an irresistible party-ready format. Crispy wonton chips complement the rich, tangy cream cheese blend, inviting guests to scoop up pure deliciousness with each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), chopped
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) green onions, thinly sliced
Topping and Chips:
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 12 wonton wrappers, cut diagonally into triangles
- Cooking spray or oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a toasty 375F (190C), creating the perfect environment for a bubbling, cheesy dip experience.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip the cream cheese until luxuriously smooth and velvety. Incorporate sour cream, mayonnaise, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tangy lemon juice, minced garlic, and a whisper of sugar for balanced flavor.
- Gently introduce delicate crab meat and freshly chopped green onions into the creamy mixture, folding with a light touch to preserve the seafood’s tender texture.
- Seamlessly transfer the aromatic blend into a suitable oven-safe dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Generously crown the dip with a lavish layer of shredded cheese, promising a golden, melted topping.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes molten and slightly bubbly at the edges.
- While the dip metamorphoses, prepare crispy wonton chips by arranging triangles on a baking sheet in a single, precise layer.
- Lightly mist the wonton triangles with cooking spray and dust with a delicate sprinkle of salt, then bake for 5-7 minutes until they achieve a perfect golden crispness.
- Carefully extract the dip from the oven, letting it rest momentarily to settle its bubbling enthusiasm.
- Garnish with a flourish of freshly chopped green onions, adding a vibrant pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Serve immediately alongside the crisp wonton chips, offering an irresistible combination of creamy and crunchy textures.
Notes
- Avoid Waterlogging: Pat the crab meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a creamy and not watery dip texture.
- Cheese Flexibility: Experiment with different cheese blends like monterey jack or pepper jack for added flavor complexity and personalized taste.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the dip mixture a day in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before baking.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular cream cheese with dairy-free alternatives and use imitation crab for budget-friendly or vegetarian versions, maintaining similar taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 471 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg