Description
Ina Garten’s crab rangoon dip brings creamy coastal flavors straight to home kitchens with restaurant-worthy flair. Crispy wonton chips paired with luscious cream cheese and sweet crab create an irresistible appetizer perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) lump crab meat, drained and patted dry, or imitation crab meat
- 1 package (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon reserved for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Wonton crisps, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon reserved green onions
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly whisk together softened cream cheese, sour cream, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, and garlic powder until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in the delicate crab meat, finely chopped green onions, and of shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the creamy mixture into a clean, oven-safe ceramic or glass dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese across the top of the dip, creating a complete and generous cheese coverage.
- Carefully crush wonton wrappers into crisp, irregular pieces and scatter them over the cheese layer, along with additional sliced green onions for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the prepared dip inside, baking for 20 to 25 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the edges become slightly golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool for 3 to 5 minutes, which helps it set and prevents burning.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by an assortment of crisp wonton chips, salted crackers, or tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Softening cream cheese beforehand prevents lumpy texture and ensures smooth mixing.
- Thoroughly patting crab meat removes water, keeping filling compact and preventing soggy results.
- Personalize heat levels by gradually adding Sriracha, tasting as you go for perfect spiciness.
- Crispy wonton strips provide delightful crunch while green onions deliver fresh, sharp notes.
- Chilling appetizers briefly before serving helps maintain structural integrity and enhances flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg