Description
Creamy crab rangoon dip brings classic Chinese-American appetizer flavors into an irresistible party starter. Crisp wonton chips provide perfect crunch for scooping this cheesy, tangy spread that guests will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups crab meat
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Aromatics:
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Gently warm cream cheese in microwave until soft and pliable, approximately 45-60 seconds.
- Finely slice green onions and combine with delicate crab meat in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice into the mixture.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until smooth and well-integrated, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Transfer the creamy concoction into a suitable baking dish, spreading evenly to create uniform depth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place prepared dip inside, allowing it to bake for precisely 30 minutes until edges become golden and slightly bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes to prevent burning.
- Present the dip while warm, accompanied by crispy chips, freshly fried wontons, or crunchy pork rinds for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious texture that melts smoothly in the dip.
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned crab works perfectly as a budget-friendly alternative.
- Balance the sweetness of powdered sugar by adjusting the amount to prevent the dip from becoming too sugary.
- Swap dairy ingredients with vegan cream cheese and plant-based sour cream to create a dairy-free version that maintains the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 249
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 479 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg