Description
Ina Garten’s crab rangoon dip delivers crispy, creamy comfort with classic Asian-inspired flavors. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing appetizer that brings elegant ease to party spreads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) lump crab meat, drained and patted dry, or imitation crab meat
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (1 tbsp reserved for garnish)
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wonton crisps, crumbled
- 1 tbsp reserved green onions
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whisk cream cheese, sour cream, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth and fully integrated, creating a rich, creamy foundation.
- Incorporate Seafood and Cheese: Delicately fold crab meat, green onions, and mozzarella cheese into the mixture, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Prepare for Baking: Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish, spreading it uniformly and topping with remaining mozzarella cheese to create a golden, melted surface.
- Add Crispy Texture: Crumble wonton wrappers into rustic pieces and scatter across the cheese layer, complemented by additional sliced green onions for visual and textural contrast.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the dish in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden and slightly bubbly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the dip to rest for 3-5 minutes after removing from oven, then serve warm alongside wonton chips, salted crackers, or tortilla chips for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature for smooth, lump-free blending.
- Crab Meat Selection: Use high-quality, fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture; drain excess moisture before mixing.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Choose low-moisture mozzarella to prevent excess liquid and achieve that perfect golden, bubbly top.
- Wonton Wrapper Crunch: Break wonton wrappers into uneven pieces for varied texture and extra crispiness when baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg