Easy Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe (Hot Crab Dip) – Creamy, Cheesy & Irresistible Party Favorite

🎉 Introduction

If you’re a fan of Crab Rangoon appetizers (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), then you’ll absolutely fall in love with this Easy Crab Rangoon Dip. It’s warm, creamy, packed with tender crab meat, and loaded with the same savory, tangy flavor you know and love—just without the fuss of folding dozens of wontons.

Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this hot crab dip is baked until golden and bubbly, served with crispy wonton chips, crackers, or veggie sticks. It’s always a hit and is sure to disappear quickly from your appetizer spread!

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Medium mixing bowl
• Electric hand mixer (optional but helpful)
• Rubber spatula
• 9-inch pie dish, cast-iron skillet, or small baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven or toaster oven
• Baking sheet (if making wonton chips)

🛒 Ingredients

🦀 For the Dip

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt (to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)

🌶 Optional Toppings

• Extra shredded cheese
• Sliced green onions
• Chili garlic oil or Sriracha drizzle
• Crispy fried wonton strips

🥟 For Serving

• Wonton chips (homemade or store-bought)
• Crackers
• Sliced baguette
• Celery or cucumber sticks

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Lightly grease a baking dish or pie pan and set aside.

Step 2. Mix the Cream Base

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo.
2. Beat with a hand mixer or stir vigorously with a spatula until smooth and creamy.

Step 3. Add Flavor Boosters

1. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Fold in chopped green onions and half of the shredded cheese.

Step 4. Fold in the Crab Meat

• Gently fold in the lump crab meat with a spatula—don’t overmix to keep the texture intact.

Step 5. Transfer to Baking Dish

• Spoon the crab mixture into your prepared baking dish.
• Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 6. Bake the Dip

• Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly with golden brown edges.
• Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to brown the top.

Step 7. Garnish & Serve

• Let the dip cool slightly before serving.
• Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of Sriracha or chili oil, if desired.
• Serve with wonton chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 6–8 as an appetizer
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Not recommended due to dairy content and texture changes.
• Reheat: Microwave in 30-second bursts or warm in a 350°F oven until heated through.

🥄 Variations

• Spicy Version: Add 1 tbsp Sriracha or ½ tsp cayenne pepper to the dip.
• Cheese Swap: Try pepper jack, fontina, or cheddar instead of mozzarella.
• Add Crab Rangoon Flare: Stir in a few chopped water chestnuts for crunch.
• Make It Lighter: Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
• Mini Individual Dips: Bake in small ramekins for single-serving appetizers.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use imitation crab?
Yes—imitation crab (surimi) works fine and is budget-friendly, though fresh lump crab tastes best.

2. Do I need to cook the crab meat first?
No—if using pre-cooked crab meat (which most store-bought options are), it’s ready to go.

3. Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Mix everything and store covered in the fridge. Bake just before serving.

4. Can I microwave the dip instead of baking?
Yes, heat on high in a microwave-safe bowl for 4–5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

5. What crackers pair best with this dip?
Sturdy options like pita chips, tortilla chips, or Ritz crackers work best.

6. Can I make this dip gluten-free?
Yes—ensure your soy sauce and Worcestershire are certified gluten-free and serve with gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks.

7. Is this recipe keto-friendly?
It can be! Use full-fat cream cheese, omit the sugar, and serve with low-carb veggies.

8. Can I use canned crab meat?
Yes, just drain well and gently fold it in.

9. Why add sugar to the dip?
A small amount of sugar balances the tanginess and enhances the savory flavor.

10. How do I make homemade wonton chips?
Cut wonton wrappers into triangles, lightly oil, and bake at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or until golden.

🏁 Conclusion

This Easy Crab Rangoon Dip is a flavor bomb in every scoop—creamy, tangy, cheesy, and loaded with savory crab flavor. Whether you’re throwing a game-day bash, hosting a dinner party, or just want to treat yourself to a decadent snack, this dip will steal the spotlight.

The best part? It’s fuss-free, make-ahead friendly, and endlessly versatile. You’ll never go back to folding individual rangoons again!

Adam

Easy Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe (Hot Crab Dip) – Creamy, Cheesy & Irresistible Party Favorite

If you’re a fan of Crab Rangoon appetizers (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), then you’ll absolutely fall in love with this Easy Crab Rangoon Dip. It’s warm, creamy, packed with tender crab meat, and loaded with the same savory, tangy flavor you know and love—just without the fuss of folding dozens of wontons. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual get-togethers, this hot crab dip is baked until golden and bubbly, served with crispy wonton chips, crackers, or veggie sticks. It’s always a hit and is sure to disappear quickly from your appetizer spread!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 6 as an appetizer

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🦀 For the Dip

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 green onions finely chopped
• 1 –2 cloves garlic minced
• 1½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp salt to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 oz lump crab meat fresh, canned, or imitation

🌶 Optional Toppings

• Extra shredded cheese
• Sliced green onions
• Chili garlic oil or Sriracha drizzle
• Crispy fried wonton strips

🥟 For Serving

• Wonton chips homemade or store-bought
• Crackers
• Sliced baguette
• Celery or cucumber sticks

Equipment

• Medium mixing bowl
• Electric hand mixer (optional but helpful)
• Rubber spatula
• 9-inch pie dish, cast-iron skillet, or small baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Oven or toaster oven
• Baking sheet (if making wonton chips)

Method

 

Step 1. Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly grease a baking dish or pie pan and set aside.

Step 2. Mix the Cream Base

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo.
2. Beat with a hand mixer or stir vigorously with a spatula until smooth and creamy.

Step 3. Add Flavor Boosters

1. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Fold in chopped green onions and half of the shredded cheese.

Step 4. Fold in the Crab Meat

1. Gently fold in the lump crab meat with a spatula—don’t overmix to keep the texture intact.

Step 5. Transfer to Baking Dish

1. Spoon the crab mixture into your prepared baking dish.
2. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 6. Bake the Dip

1. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes or until hot and bubbly with golden brown edges.
2. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes at the end to brown the top.

Step 7. Garnish & Serve

1. Let the dip cool slightly before serving.
2. Garnish with chopped green onions and a drizzle of Sriracha or chili oil, if desired.
3. Serve with wonton chips, crackers, or sliced veggies.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Not recommended due to dairy content and texture changes.

Reheat: Microwave in 30-second bursts or warm in a 350°F oven until heated through.

🥄 Variations
Spicy Version: Add 1 tbsp Sriracha or ½ tsp cayenne pepper to the dip.

Cheese Swap: Try pepper jack, fontina, or cheddar instead of mozzarella.

Add Crab Rangoon Flare: Stir in a few chopped water chestnuts for crunch.

Make It Lighter: Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

Mini Individual Dips: Bake in small ramekins for single-serving appetizers.

❓ 10 FAQs
1. Can I use imitation crab?
Yes—imitation crab (surimi) works fine and is budget-friendly, though fresh lump crab tastes best.

2. Do I need to cook the crab meat first?
No—if using pre-cooked crab meat (which most store-bought options are), it’s ready to go.

3. Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely! Mix everything and store covered in the fridge. Bake just before serving.

4. Can I microwave the dip instead of baking?
Yes, heat on high in a microwave-safe bowl for 4–5 minutes, stirring halfway through.

5. What crackers pair best with this dip?
Sturdy options like pita chips, tortilla chips, or Ritz crackers work best.

6. Can I make this dip gluten-free?
Yes—ensure your soy sauce and Worcestershire are certified gluten-free and serve with gluten-free crackers or veggie sticks.

7. Is this recipe keto-friendly?
It can be! Use full-fat cream cheese, omit the sugar, and serve with low-carb veggies.

8. Can I use canned crab meat?
Yes, just drain well and gently fold it in.

9. Why add sugar to the dip?
A small amount of sugar balances the tanginess and enhances the savory flavor.

10. How do I make homemade wonton chips?
Cut wonton wrappers into triangles, lightly oil, and bake at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or until golden.

🏁 Conclusion
This Easy Crab Rangoon Dip is a flavor bomb in every scoop—creamy, tangy, cheesy, and loaded with savory crab flavor. Whether you’re throwing a game-day bash, hosting a dinner party, or just want to treat yourself to a decadent snack, this dip will steal the spotlight.

The best part? It’s fuss-free, make-ahead friendly, and endlessly versatile. You’ll never go back to folding individual rangoons again!