Description
Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip is a warm, creamy appetizer blending rich cream cheese, savory crab meat, and a mix of cheeses and seasonings. Perfect for parties, it bakes to bubbly perfection and pairs wonderfully with wonton chips or crackers for an irresistible seafood treat.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wonton chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s ready for baking the dip evenly and thoroughly.
- Mix Creamy Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Add Cheeses and Seasonings: Stir in shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, sliced green onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder evenly into the creamy base.
- Fold in Crab Meat: Gently fold the lump crab meat into the mixture. Take care not to break up the lumps to maintain delightful texture pockets in the dip.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference, mixing lightly to distribute the seasoning throughout.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet lightly, then spread the crab dip mixture evenly inside.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the dip is hot, bubbly, and has a lightly golden top.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with wonton chips, pita chips, or crackers for dipping and snacking.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking to save time.
- Imitation crab can be used as a substitute, but lump crab provides the best flavor and texture.
- Garnish with additional green onions or a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for a flavorful twist.
