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Baked Crab and Cheese Wonton Cups

Cultural Context

Baked Crab and Cheese Wonton Cups are a delightful fusion of Asian and American cuisines, often served as appetizers at parties and gatherings. The crispy wonton wrappers filled with creamy crab and cheese blend savory flavors that are hard to resist. This dish has gained popularity in the United States, particularly in coastal regions where fresh crab is abundant, and it has inspired many variations using different fillings and toppings.

AmericanUSappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 lb canned crab meat
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup green onions
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves fresh garlic
12 wonton wrappers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup sweet and sour sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is more affordable and still provides a similar texture.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories.

green onions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Chives provide a similar flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

2

Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

3

Press wonton wrappers into the muffin tin to form cups.

4

In a bowl, mix low-fat cottage cheese, canned crab meat, shredded Parmesan cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, diced celery, green onions, lemon zest, and fresh garlic until well combined.

5

Spoon the crab mixture evenly into each wonton cup.

6

Spray the filled wonton cups with olive oil to help them brown.

7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

8

Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mini muffin tinmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkshellfishwheat

Also Known As

Crab Wonton CupsCrab Rangoon Cups

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