Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip (Hot Crab Dip)

User Reviews

4.9

306 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    177 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip (Hot Crab Dip)

Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip blends cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce with crab meat and cheeses to create a rich, creamy appetizer. Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses melt into the mix, giving it a smooth texture and mild tang. The dip is baked until bubbly and topped with chives and optional crispy wonton strips for crunch. It offers the flavors of crab Rangoon filling in a warm, dippable form that's suitable for serving at parties or gatherings.

Description

This Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip combines cream cheese and mayonnaise with sour cream and lemon juice to form a creamy base. Fresh crab meat brings a delicate seafood flavor, complemented by Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, which give the dip a melty, cheesy consistency. The mixture is seasoned lightly with Worcestershire sauce, chives, garlic, and black pepper for depth without overpowering the crab's flavor.

Baking the dip until hot and bubbly intensifies the cheese melt and warmth, making it inviting for dipping. The suggested garnishes—fresh chives and crushed crispy wonton strips—add color, a hint of onion flavor, and textural contrast. This dip pairs well with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks and serves as a cozy, indulgent appetizer or party dish.

Calorie counts for the dish do not include any dipping accompaniments, so consider portions accordingly when serving.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 2 cans crab meat 6 oz each, drained
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons chives chopped fresh
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chives optional, chopped fresh
  • crispy wonton strips crushed, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce with a hand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
  3. Stir in remaining dip ingredients reserving ⅓ cup of mozzarella cheese for topping. Spread in a small baking dish or pie plate.
  4. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  5. Garnish with remaining chives and crushed wonton strips if desired.

Notes

  • Calories listed exclude chips or wonton strips used for dipping.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 177 (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 221mg (9%) Potassium 54mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 403IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 177 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 177 9%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 221mg 9%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 403IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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