Crab Rangoon Cheese Spread

Name: Crab Rangoon Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups spread (180 chips).
Ingredients: 1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained; 6 green onions, finely chopped; 1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce

Crisp, deep-fried wonton strips are a perfect accompaniment to a classic, creamy crab spread. Sweet-and-sour sauce adds fantastic flavor.—Gina Muller, Monroe, Iowa

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drained
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce

Directions

Cut wonton wrappers into thirds. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wonton strips, a few at a time, for 10-20 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with salt.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in crab and onions. Transfer to a serving plate; shape into a 6-in. disk. Top with sweet-and-sour sauce. Serve with wonton chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 140 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2010

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tsisawesome

Feb 20, 2013

This recipe is awesome. Always receive compliments when I bring it to a gathering.

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