Description
This Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. It blends cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, shredded crab meat, and a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, seasoned with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s delicious when served warm with chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seafood and Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crab meat, shredded (or imitation crab)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Garnishes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Crab and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded crab meat, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the creamy crab mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake the Dip: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and develops a golden brown crust on top.
- Garnish: Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the top with chopped parsley and optional crushed red pepper flakes to enhance color and flavor.
- Serve Warm: Serve the dip hot alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- You can substitute imitation crab with real crab meat for a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For an extra crispy topping, broil the dip for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking; just add a few extra minutes to the bake time if chilled.
- Try serving with pita chips or sliced baguette for variety.
