Easy Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe (Hot Crab Dip) Recipe
This Easy Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe is a warm, creamy, and cheesy crab dip perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and a mix of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with flavorful crab meat and spices, this hot dip is baked to golden perfection and served with fresh chives for a tasty appetizer everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded, divided
Seafood
- 2 (6 oz) cans white crab meat, drained
Seasonings & Herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Mix Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Use a hand-held mixer or whisk to blend everything until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cheeses, Crab, and Seasonings: Gently fold in ¾ cup of the shredded mozzarella, ¼ cup of the grated parmesan, the drained crab meat, garlic powder, and fresh chives using a spatula. Mix carefully until all ingredients are well incorporated without breaking up the crab too much.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the mixture into a small baking dish, such as a pie dish, and even out the surface. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is bubbling, the cheeses are melted, and the top turns slightly golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Sprinkle extra fresh chives on top before serving. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use fresh grated cheeses for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Drain the canned white crab meat well to avoid excess moisture in the dip.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
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