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Crab and Cream Cheese Wonton Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A creamy and spicy crab dip baked to perfection, served with crispy wonton chips.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces crab meat (drained, two 6-ounce cans)
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Thai chili sauce (or more to taste)
  • 12 ounces square wonton wrappers (1 package)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the sour cream, sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder and mix until combined.
  3. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the crab meat, 1/2 cup of white cheddar cheese, and the Parmesan.
  4. Transfer the dip to a shallow overproof dish (like a cast-iron skillet or pie plate). Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
  5. Remove from the oven, drizzle with sweet Thai chili sauce, and sprinkle with green onions. Serve warm with wonton chips or tortilla chips.
  6. Take the wonton wrappers out of the package and cut them in half to form triangles. You can make as many as you like. Set aside. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Set aside.
  7. Fill a large pot 2/3 full with vegetable oil. Place over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 360 degrees F.
  8. Add 5-7 wonton triangles to the hot oil. You don’t want to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 60-90 seconds until golden. (They will get a little darker after coming out of the oil.)
  9. Use a spider strainer to transfer the wontons to the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat until you have fried as many wonton chips as desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of sriracha and sweet Thai chili sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Can be served with tortilla chips if wonton chips are unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake and Fry
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup dip with chips
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 25 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 12 grams
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 20 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Protein: 12 grams
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg