Hot Crab Rangoon Dip With Wonton Chips
If you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than hot crab Rangoon dip with wonton chips. This dip is a riff on the classic Chinese-American dish of crab Rangoon, which features crispy wonton wrappers filled with a creamy mixture of crab and cream cheese. In this version, the traditional filling is transformed into a hot, gooey dip that's perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup lump crabmeat
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- Wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
- Salt for seasoning
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, crabmeat, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the dip is bubbling.
- While the dip is baking, make the wonton chips. Cut wonton wrappers into triangles and fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and set aside.
- Remove dip from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving with the wonton chips.
This dip is the perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and savory. The addition of lump crabmeat adds a touch of sweetness and seafood flavor that takes this dip to the next level. The green onions and garlic add a bit of sharpness, while the Worcestershire and soy sauces provide a depth of umami flavor. The crispy wonton chips provide the perfect crunch to contrast with the creamy dip.
This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it by adding your favorite ingredients. Try adding chopped water chestnuts for extra crunch, or diced jalapeños for some heat. You can also easily double or triple the recipe to feed a crowd.
Conclusion
Hot crab Rangoon dip with wonton chips is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that's sure to impress. With its creamy, cheesy, and seafood flavor, it's a dish that's impossible to resist. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give this hot crab Rangoon dip a try!
