Description
Creamy, cheesy crab rangoon dip brings classic Asian-American appetizer flavors into a shareable party sensation. Golden crackers scoop up rich, tangy cream cheese blended with sweet crab meat, creating an irresistible starter you’ll devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) crab meat
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Gently warm cream cheese in microwave until soft and pliable, approximately 1 minute.
- Finely dice green onions and incorporate into cream cheese mixture.
- Delicately fold in fresh crab meat, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Introduce sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice to the blend.
- Thoroughly whisk all ingredients until smooth and fully integrated, creating a creamy consistent texture.
- Select an appropriate baking dish and transfer the prepared mixture, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Position in preheated oven at 350°F and bake for precisely 30 minutes until edges become slightly golden and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes to stabilize temperature.
- Serve immediately alongside crispy accompaniments like tortilla chips, freshly fried wontons, or crunchy pork rinds for optimal taste and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat or imitation crab for consistent flavor and texture.
- Swap traditional chips with gluten-free alternatives like vegetable sticks or rice crackers for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like Old Bay or cayenne pepper to enhance the dip’s zesty profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg