Craving a crab rangoon but don't want the deep fried junk that comes with it? Try this Healthy Crab Rangoon Dip, a creamy and savory delight that's made with real food ingredients and no frying, seed oil, or gluten involved! Pair it with fresh veggies or toasted bread!
For some delicious and healthy dippers, make these paleo tostones! They're the perfect dipper that's only made with two ingredients!
Ingredients Needed
- Sour cream
- Crab meat
- Coconut aminos
- Garlic
- Onion diced
- Mozzarella
Wild caught fish is always recommended, so this is a wild caught brand of crab you could try!
Substitutions
There aren't a lot of swaps I recommend here because this is a healthier version that uses no inflammatory oils or fake foods! It will also change the flavors a bit. However, in a pinch here are some swaps you could make:
- While I recommend real crab meat, you can use imitation crab meat if you prefer.
- Use garlic powder and onion powder instead of the fresh garlic and onion.
- Use plain Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream.
- Again, it's not as clean, but you can use Worcestershire sauce instead of the coconut aminos. It's very little anyway so if that's what you have on hand use that!
Variations
These variations on this dip are SO delicious! Try one or more of the options below for something different!
- Use a dairy free plain Greek yogurt and dairy free mozzarella to make this a dairy free dip!
- Mix in a tablespoon or two of buffalo sauce or your favorite hot sauce for a spicy kick!
- Right before baking, try drizzling some Hot Honey or Red Pepper Jelly on top of the cheese for a delicious twist!
- To make these have a bit more of an Asian flair like real crab rangoons, add ½-1 teaspoon of Chinese 5 Spice Powder!
How to Make
Pre-heat the oven to 400F.
Using a hand mixer, mix all the ingredients together except for half of the mozzarella cheese. Place the mixture into an oven safe dish.
Spread the rest of the cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubble and the cheese is melted and has just started to brown.
Once it's finished, take it out of the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool and set. Enjoy!
Storage and Reheating
For any leftovers, allow the dip to cool completely. Seal them in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 3 days!
To re-heat the leftovers, my favorite way is in the oven! You can use the microwave, but I just prefer the oven for texture and taste.
Place the leftovers in an oven safe dish, and place in an oven pre-heated to 350F. Heat until it's thoroughly heated through!
Top Tip
Don't skip the hand mixer and opt for a spoon! Using a beater does wonders for the finished texture and helps it stay fluffy!
Healthy Crab Rangoon Dip
Ingredients
- 1-½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 lb. crab meat
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos
- 3-4 stalks green onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese split
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400F.
- Using a hand mixer, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, garlic, coconut aminos, and salt.
- Gently mix in the crab meat, green onions, and half of the cheese.
- Place the mixture into an oven safe dish. Spread the rest of the cheese on top, and bake for 20 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and has just started to brown.
- Once it's finished, take it out of the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool and set. Enjoy!
More Healthy Dips to Try
- Healthy French Onion Dip
- Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
- Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip
Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments below how it came out and what you served it with!
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