Description
A delicious and creamy Crab Rangoon Dip featuring a blend of cream cheese, imitation crab meat, and savory seasonings, baked to bubbly perfection and served warm with crispy homemade fried wonton chips. This appetizer brings the flavors of the classic Crab Rangoon appetizer into an easy-to-share dip form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 12 oz softened cream cheese (1 1/2 blocks)
- 12 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 cup shredded white American cheese (or 12 slices)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Wonton Chips
- 12 oz wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying (about 1 1/2 inches deep in pan)
Garnish
- 1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Prepare the dip mixture. In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Fold in the shredded imitation crab meat, 4 sliced green onions, and 3/4 cup of the shredded white American cheese until evenly incorporated.
- Bake the dip. Spread the prepared mixture evenly into a baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese over the top. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the dip is hot in the center and bubbly around the edges.
- Make the wonton chips. While the dip bakes, cut the wonton wrappers into triangles. Heat approximately 1 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping a small piece of wonton wrapper in; it should fry instantly. Fry the wonton triangles in batches of 6-7, flipping 2-3 times for even browning, for 45-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove chips with a spider strainer and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Garnish and serve. Once the dip is done baking, remove it from the oven. Garnish with sweet and sour sauce and additional sliced green onions. Serve warm alongside the crispy wonton chips or crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Watch the wonton chips carefully during frying as they brown quickly and can burn.
- For a lighter option, the wonton chips can be baked instead of fried, although frying yields the traditional crispy texture.
- Imitation crab meat works well here, but you can substitute with real crab meat for a more authentic flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce quantity to taste if you prefer less saltiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crab Rangoon Dip, Wonton Chips, Appetizer, Party Dip, Crab Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, Fried Wontons
