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Creamy Crab Rangoon Dip

melshealthybowl
If you're after a baked crab dip that'll wow your friends and family, let me tell you, this one takes the cake!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Small bites, Snack
Cuisine American, Asian-inspired
Servings 8 servings
Calories 193 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz lump of real crab meal
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup kewpie mayo (or any brand)
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (divided in 3)
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • 3 green onions finely chopped
  • Creole seasoning
  • Sweet Thai Chili (topping)
  • cooking oil (for baking dish)

no creole seasoning, sub with: garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper)

Serve with

  • Pita chips (TJ brand)
  • Brioche toasties (TJ brand)
  • Crispy wonton wrappers (if available)
  • Tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air-fryer to 375°F (190°C). Or oven 350°F
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, red onion, and mayo. Mix and season with creole seasoning. Then add softened cream cheese, sour cream, and 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese, and give it a taste (add creole seasoning to your liking).
  • Add 1/2 of green onions and stir it all – this is where the magic begins. Give it a final taste, and add seasoning if needed.
  • Brush the baking tray with oil. Transfer half of the creamy concoction to the baking dish and smooth it out. Add another 1/4 of cheese. Spread out the rest of the creamy crab mixture. Top with the rest of the cheese.
  • AIR-FRYER: 12-15 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. OVEN: bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the dip is bubbly and irresistibly aromatic.
  • Add sweet Thai Chili Sauce on top and garnish with the rest of the green onion.
  • Serve with your favorite chips or veggies.

Notes

Crabby Tips and Tricks:

- Want to add a hint of elegance? Garnish with additional green onions, and finish with sweet Thai Chili sauce.
- Feeling adventurous? Experiment with dippables – from tortilla chips to cucumber slices – and find your favorite.
How to store: see blog post for 5 tips.
Nutrition Facts is strictly for the crab dip; it doesn't include chips. 

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 347IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword crab bake dip, crab rangoon dip, crab recipe, real crab
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