Cheesy Baked Crab Rangoon Dip
A warm, creamy dip that captures the flavors of classic crab Rangoon, perfect for gatherings and easy weeknight indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded crab meat
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or crushed crispy wontons
- Wonton wrappers for chips
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch shallow baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then stir in mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Fold in the crab meat, minced garlic, and scallions. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and top with shredded cheese and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and golden, optionally broil for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Prepare the wonton chips by frying or baking until golden and crispy.
- Let the dip rest for 3–5 minutes before serving with the wonton chips.
Notes
For best results, ensure crab is drained and patted dry. Use real crab for better texture, but imitation crab is also acceptable. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup dip with chips
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg