This luxurious baked crab dip delivers the signature creamy, savory, and subtly sweet flavors of traditional crab rangoon appetizers in a convenient, crowd-pleasing dip format — ideal for entertaining guests with tortilla chips, crispy wonton chips, or vegetable crudités.
Ingredients for Homemade Crab Rangoon Dip
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Lump crab meat (fresh or canned) | 2 cups |
| Cream cheese, softened | 16 oz (2 packages) |
| Sour cream | ½ cup |
| Fresh green onions, finely chopped | 4 stalks |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1½ teaspoons |
| Powdered confectioners sugar | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic powder | ½ teaspoon |
| Fresh lemon juice | ½ teaspoon |
Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Rangoon Dip
Step 1: Prepare the Cream Cheese Base
Begin by softening your 16 oz cream cheese in the microwave for approximately 60 seconds, checking at 30-second intervals until perfectly smooth and spreadable.
Step 2: Combine All Ingredients
Mix the seafood and aromatics: Fold the finely chopped green onions and 2 cups of quality crab meat into your softened cream cheese.
Add remaining seasonings: Incorporate the sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, powdered sugar, garlic powder, and fresh lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are completely combined and evenly distributed.
Step 3: Bake Until Golden
Transfer the creamy mixture into a greased shallow baking dish or oven-safe serving bowl. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until the surface turns lightly golden brown and the edges bubble appetizingly.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Present your hot crab rangoon dip immediately alongside crispy tortilla chips, fried wonton strips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Perfect for: Holiday parties, Super Bowl gatherings, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, and easy weeknight appetizers!