Dessert

Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe

BySana Jeannette October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Introduction

This Cheesy Crab Rangoon Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Combining rich cheeses with tender crab meat, it’s a delicious twist on classic crab rangoon filling served warm and bubbly.

A white bowl filled with a creamy layer of melted white cheese and chunks of pale cooked chicken, topped with small pieces of chopped green onions and a sprinkle of red chili flakes, creating a light contrast on top. Around the edge of the bowl, a ring of yellow corn tortilla chips stands upright, slightly overlapping each other, giving the dish a textured and colorful border. In the background, there is a white bowl also holding yellow corn tortilla chips, all set on a white marbled surface with a yellow cloth underneath the main bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces lump crab meat (drained and picked over)
2 green onions (sliced)

Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Wonton chips or crackers for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Step 3: Gently fold in the lump crab meat and sliced green onions, taking care not to break up the crab too much.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or an oven-safe skillet and spread it evenly.

Step 5: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the top is golden.
Step 6: Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm with wonton chips or crackers.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dip before baking.

If you prefer a milder onion flavor, substitute green onions with finely chopped chives.
Try serving with toasted baguette slices as an alternative to wonton chips or crackers.
Use fresh crab meat when possible for a sweeter, more delicate taste.

Storage

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through, or microwave in short intervals, stirring occasionally to maintain a creamy texture.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with creamy, melted cheese mixed with shredded white chicken pieces, topped with chopped green onions and small red chili flakes for texture. Around the inside edge of the bowl, crispy yellow corn tortilla chips stand upright, creating a scalloped border. The bowl sits on a folded mustard yellow cloth over a white marbled surface. In the blurred background, there are more tortilla chips in a white bowl. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this dip ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dip mixture a few hours in advance and refrigerate it. Bring it to room temperature before baking for best results.

What can I use instead of lump crab meat?

If lump crab meat is unavailable, canned crab meat can be used as a substitute, though fresh or lump crab will provide the best texture and flavor.

Sana Jeannette