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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

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This Crab Rangoon Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful appetizer inspired by the classic crab rangoon. It combines crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, green onions, and mozzarella cheese baked to bubbly perfection. Served with crispy homemade wonton chips or your favorite dippers, it’s perfect for parties or casual snacking.

Ingredients

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Dip Ingredients

  • 1 cup crab meat (imitation or canned lump crab meat, drained very well)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature, 1 brick, 250 grams)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 4 green onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts)
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, reserved for topping)

Additional Ingredients

  • ½ cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce (optional)
  • 24 wonton wraps (cut in half diagonally to create 48 triangle chips, see notes)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying wonton chips)
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced, white and green parts, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
  2. Prep Cream Cheese: If the cream cheese is not at room temperature, warm it slightly in the microwave for about 10 seconds until soft to the touch, which makes mixing easier.
  3. Mix Dip Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, sliced green onions, soy sauce, sugar, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish: Spoon the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish (about 1 quart capacity or an 8”x8” to 9”x9” square or round baking dish) and spread it evenly.
  5. Add Topping: Evenly sprinkle the reserved ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the dip to create a cheesy crust when baked.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling and the cheese on top turns slightly golden brown.
  7. Add Sweet Chili Sauce (Optional): If using, remove the dip from the oven and spread the Thai sweet chili sauce evenly over the top. This adds a sweet, mildly spicy flavor.
  8. Prepare Wonton Chips: Slice the wonton wraps in half diagonally to make triangles. To fry them, heat vegetable oil in a frying pan making sure the bottom is coated, then fry the wonton chips in batches over medium-high heat for about 20-25 seconds until they are golden brown, bubbly, and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Alternatively, for a lighter option, preheat your air fryer to 400°F, lightly brush or spray the chips with oil, and air fry in a single layer for 4-5 minutes until crisp and golden.
  9. Serve: Transfer the baked dip to a serving dish, garnish with sliced green onion, and serve warm alongside the homemade wonton chips or your preferred dippers such as tortilla chips, crackers, veggie sticks, or pita bread. Enjoy your flavorful Crab Rangoon Dip!

Notes

  • Wonton chips are optional; you can substitute with tortilla chips, crackers, vegetables, or pita bread.
  • Make sure to drain canned crab meat very well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
  • For a lower fat option, substitute cream cheese with a reduced-fat variety and use light mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • If not using the sweet chili sauce topping, the dip will have a savory flavor profile.
  • You can prepare the dip ahead of time and refrigerate before baking; just extend baking time slightly if baking from cold.
  • When frying wonton chips, handle carefully to avoid oil splatter and do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Air frying is a healthier alternative to pan frying for the wonton chips and produces equally crispy results.

Keywords: Crab Rangoon Dip, Crab Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, Wonton Chips, Party Appetizer, Seafood Dip, Baked Dip

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