🎉 Introduction
If you love classic crab rangoon, this crab rangoon dip delivers all those beloved flavors in a warm, scoopable form that’s perfect for sharing. Creamy cheeses, tender crab meat, garlic, and green onions come together in a rich base, then get topped with sweet chili sauce for that iconic sweet-savory balance. It’s comforting, indulgent, and always a hit at parties.
What makes this dip special is its luxurious texture paired with bold, familiar flavors. The cream cheese and mozzarella melt into a velvety blend, while soy sauce and a touch of sugar add depth without overpowering the delicate crab. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s best served hot with crispy wonton wraps.
Whether it’s game night, a holiday spread, or a casual get-together, this crab rangoon dip brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your table.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Medium mixing bowl
- Baking dish
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Oven
🛒 Ingredients
Creamy Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Seafood & Aromatics
- 1 cup crab meat, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts)
Flavor Boosters
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Topping
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
For Serving
- Wonton wraps
- Vegetable oil (for crisping wonton wraps)
These ingredients create a creamy, savory, and perfectly balanced dip.
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
Step 2:
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
Step 3:
Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Step 4:
Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix until well combined.
Step 5:
Stir in the chopped crab meat.
Step 6:
Add the minced garlic and sliced green onions.
Step 7:
Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle in the sugar.
Step 8:
Mix everything gently until evenly combined.
Step 9:
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 10:
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
Step 11:
Remove from the oven and evenly drizzle the sweet chili sauce over the top.
Step 12:
Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to warm the topping.
Step 13:
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 14:
While the dip bakes, lightly brush wonton wraps with vegetable oil and bake or crisp them until golden.
Step 15:
Serve the warm dip with crispy wonton wraps for dipping.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Ideal for parties, appetizers, and sharing.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerator:
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. - Freezer:
Not recommended, as the texture may change. - Reheating:
Reheat gently in the oven until warmed through and creamy.
🥄 Variations
- Extra cheesy: Add more mozzarella on top before baking
- Garlic-forward: Add an extra garlic clove
- Milder version: Reduce soy sauce slightly
- Chunkier texture: Leave larger pieces of crab
- Party size: Double the recipe and use a larger dish
These variations keep the heart of crab rangoon dip while letting you customize it easily.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Can I use canned crab meat?
Yes, drain it well before using. - Is this dip very sweet?
No, it’s balanced with savory flavors. - Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and bake before serving. - Is this kid-friendly?
Yes, it’s mild and creamy. - Do I need to use mozzarella?
It melts smoothly and works best. - Why add sugar?
It balances the savory ingredients. - Can I serve it cold?
It’s best served warm. - What else can I dip?
Crispy wraps work perfectly. - Does it thicken as it cools?
Yes, slightly. - Is this good for leftovers?
Yes, it reheats well.
🏁 Conclusion
This crab rangoon dip brings everything you love about the classic appetizer into one creamy, comforting dish. Rich, cheesy, and layered with sweet and savory flavor, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering. One scoop is never enough.
Crab Rangoon Dip – Creamy, Cheesy & Irresistibly Savory
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
- Stir in the sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
- Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the chopped crab meat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced green onions.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sprinkle in the sugar.
- Mix everything gently until evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and evenly drizzle the sweet chili sauce over the top.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to warm the topping.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- While the dip bakes, lightly brush wonton wraps with vegetable oil and bake or crisp them until golden.
- Serve the warm dip with crispy wonton wraps for dipping.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezer:
Not recommended, as the texture may change. Reheating:
Reheat gently in the oven until warmed through and creamy. 🥄 Variations Extra cheesy: Add more mozzarella on top before baking Garlic-forward: Add an extra garlic clove Milder version: Reduce soy sauce slightly Chunkier texture: Leave larger pieces of crab Party size: Double the recipe and use a larger dish These variations keep the heart of crab rangoon dip while letting you customize it easily. ❓ 10 FAQs Can I use canned crab meat?
Yes, drain it well before using. Is this dip very sweet?
No, it’s balanced with savory flavors. Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and bake before serving. Is this kid-friendly?
Yes, it’s mild and creamy. Do I need to use mozzarella?
It melts smoothly and works best. Why add sugar?
It balances the savory ingredients. Can I serve it cold?
It’s best served warm. What else can I dip?
Crispy wraps work perfectly. Does it thicken as it cools?
Yes, slightly. Is this good for leftovers?
Yes, it reheats well. 🏁 Conclusion This crab rangoon dip brings everything you love about the classic appetizer into one creamy, comforting dish. Rich, cheesy, and layered with sweet and savory flavor, it’s an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for any gathering. One scoop is never enough.
