Description
This Spicy Crab Rangoon Melt is a delicious fusion sandwich combining creamy crab rangoon filling with melted cheese, sandwiched between buttery toasted bread. Cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, and aromatic green onions create a spicy, savory mixture enhanced by shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese and lump crab meat. Quickly pan-toasted to golden perfection, this melt offers a satisfying blend of creamy, cheesy, and mildly spicy flavors perfect for a main course lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Sandwich and Cooking
- 4 slices sourdough or white sandwich bread
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab rangoon filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Fold in cheese and crab: Gently fold the shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese, lump crab meat, and sliced green onions into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking up the crab too much.
- Assemble sandwiches: Evenly spread the crab rangoon mixture over two slices of bread. Top each with the remaining two slices to form sandwiches.
- Butter the bread: Spread butter on the outside of each sandwich slice to ensure a golden, crispy toast.
- Toast sandwiches: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown, crispy, and the filling is heated through and melted.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet, slice the sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately, optionally accompanied by sweet chili sauce or a light slaw.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of sriracha in the filling.
- Add a dash of Worcestershire or soy sauce for enhanced umami flavor.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce or a light coleslaw for complementary flavors and textures.
