Description
Crab Rangoon Wonton Cups are a delicious appetizer featuring crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with a savory blend of cream cheese, crab meat, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for parties or as a tasty snack, these bite-sized treats combine creamy, cheesy goodness with a crisp, golden shell.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wonton Cups:
- 12 to 15 square wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray or a light brush of oil
For the Crab Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Gently press each wonton wrapper into the wells of the muffin tin, shaping them into cups with four decorative points.
- Pre-Bake the Wonton Cups: Bake the empty wonton wrappers for 5 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden. This pre-baking helps the cups stay crisp after filling.
- Make the Crab Rangoon Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, finely chopped crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions. Mix well until smooth and fully blended. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Fill the Wonton Cups: Remove the pre-baked wonton cups from the oven. Spoon about a heaping tablespoon of the crab filling into each cup, ensuring even distribution.
- Bake the Filled Cups: Return the filled muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are deep golden and the filling is lightly puffed and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the crab rangoon cups to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Sprinkle with extra chopped green onions for garnish. Serve warm with sweet chili sauce or sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling.
- Fresh crab meat provides the best flavor, but canned or imitation crab meat can be used as a cost-effective alternative.
- Pre-baking the wonton wrappers prevents sogginess by maintaining crispness when filled.
- These cups can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
- Substitute Worcestershire sauce with tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Chinese
Keywords: Crab Rangoon, Wonton Cups, Appetizer, Crab Dip, Baked Wontons, Party Snacks, Cream Cheese Crab
