Description
Creamy crab rangoon dip delivers classic Chinese-American appetizer flavors in a shareable format. Crisp wonton chips complement the rich, cheesy mixture that brings restaurant comfort directly to home gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) lump crab meat, chopped (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml/50 g) shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (30 g) green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 12 wonton wrappers, cut diagonally into triangles
- Cooking spray or oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheating: Calibrate the oven to 375F (190C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Cream Cheese Preparation: Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until silky smooth, eliminating any lumps.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend sour cream, mayonnaise, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and sugar into the cream cheese, creating a harmonious mixture.
- Protein and Herb Integration: Gently fold in crab meat and green onions, ensuring even distribution without compromising the delicate texture.
- Baking Composition: Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish, spread evenly, and generously top with shredded cheese.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling landscape, simultaneously preparing wonton triangles on a separate baking sheet.
- Crisp Chip Creation: Lightly spray wonton triangles with cooking spray, season with salt, and bake for 5-7 minutes until achieving a perfect golden-brown crispness.
- Finishing Touches: Remove dip from the oven, allow brief cooling, and optionally garnish with additional chopped green onions.
- Serving Suggestion: Present the warm dip with crisp wonton chips, offering alternative dipping options like crackers or vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending, preventing unwanted texture issues.
- Crab Meat Selection: Use fresh or high-quality canned crab meat, gently folding to maintain delicate protein structure and prevent overworking.
- Baking Precision: Watch cheese carefully during final 5-10 minutes to achieve golden bubbling without burning, adjusting oven rack position if needed.
- Dietary Modification: Substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream for lighter version, or use dairy-free alternatives for vegan adaptation with plant-based ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg