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Crab rangoon dip being served with crispy wonton chips

Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

This creamy Crab Rangoon Dip recipe delivers all the classic flavors of traditional crab rangoon in an easy, baked dip form. Made with cream cheese, crab meat, melted cheese, and savory seasonings, it’s the perfect party appetizer served hot with crispy wonton chips or crackers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Light Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Rangoon Dip
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 8 oz crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or Monterey Jack)
  • 3-4 pcs green onions, finely sliced
  • 1-2 tsp Soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
For Serving (Optional)
  • Wonton chips
  • Crackers or tortilla chips
  • Fresh vegetables (celery, carrots, bell peppers)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or hand mixer
  • Baking dish (8×8 or similar)
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or non-stick spray.
    Mixing cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise to make the base for crab rangoon dip

  2. Make the Creamy Base

    In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and creamy using a spatula or hand mixer.
    Seasonings being added to creamy crab rangoon dip mixture

  3. Season the Dip

    Stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional sriracha. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Crab meat and shredded cheese folded into crab rangoon dip mixture

  4. Add Crab and Cheese

    Gently fold in the crab meat, green onions, and ¾ cup of shredded cheese. Mix carefully to keep crab pieces intact.
    Crab rangoon dip spread into a baking dish before baking

  5. Bake the Dip

    Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on top.
    Crab rangoon dip baking until hot and bubbly in the oven

  6. Serve

    Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm with wonton chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
    Crab rangoon dip being served with crispy wonton chips

Video

Notes

Crab rangoon dip baking until hot and bubbly in the oven
Crab rangoon dip baking until bubbly, creamy, and lightly golden
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture
  • Drain crab meat well to avoid a watery dip
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of onion powder or sesame oil
  • This dip tastes best served fresh and warm

Storage Instructions

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F or microwave in short intervals
  • Freezing is not recommended due to dairy separation

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
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