Description

Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer that combines smooth cream cheese, shredded crab meat, and a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Enhanced with garlic, green onions, and flavorful Worcestershire and soy sauces, this baked dip is perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, served hot with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups crab meat, shredded (or imitation crab)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Mix Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy, forming the base of the dip.
Add Flavors and Crab: Add shredded crab meat, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, minced garlic, chopped green onions, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
Prepare for Baking: Transfer the creamy crab mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly for consistent cooking.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip turns bubbly and the top is golden brown, indicating it’s heated through and ready to serve.
Garnish: Remove the dip from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley and the optional crushed red pepper flakes on top to add color and a slight kick.
Serve: Serve the hot dip immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor, or imitation crab as a budget-friendly alternative.
The dip can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving for convenience.
Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
To make it gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce used are gluten-free varieties.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.