Description

This irresistible Hot Crab Rangoon Dip transforms the classic takeout favorite into a luxurious, ultra-creamy dip. Brimming with real crab meat, tangy cream cheese, zesty seasonings, and a hint of sweetness, it’s baked to a golden, bubbly finish. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or game days, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is easy to whip up and impossible to resist.

Ingredients

Scale

Seafood

2 cups lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)

Dairy

16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese

Produce

4 green onions, finely chopped

Seasonings & Extras

1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings & Dippers

Extra shredded cheese
Chopped chives
Crispy wonton strips
Tortilla chips, pita crisps, or crunchy wonton chips for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Mix the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat the mixture until it’s smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Combine the Dip: Add in the lump crab meat, shredded cheese, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. Stir everything together until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the crab is evenly distributed.
Assemble in Baking Dish: Scoop the crab mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it out in an even layer. If desired, sprinkle extra shredded cheese over the top for extra gooeyness.
Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbly and the edges are lightly golden.
Garnish and Serve: Let the dip cool for about 5 minutes. Top with chopped chives or crispy wonton strips if you like, then serve warm with tortilla chips, pita crisps, or crunchy wonton chips for dipping.

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat, but canned or good-quality imitation crab will work in a pinch.
Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for the smoothest, easiest mixing.
You can assemble the dip ahead and refrigerate, then bake just before serving.
If you prefer a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne or a dash of hot sauce to the mix.
Leftover dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the oven or microwave.
Serve extra with sliced veggies for a lighter dipping option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Asian-fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: about 1/8 of recipe (approx. 1/2 cup)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 510mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 75mg