Description
Crab Rangoon Pizza is a delicious fusion dish combining the creamy, savory flavors of traditional crab rangoon filling with the crispy, cheesy goodness of pizza. This easy-to-make recipe uses a pre-made pizza crust topped with a blend of cream cheese, crab meat, mozzarella, garlic, and green onions, finished with a drizzle of sweet chili sauce for a perfect sweet and spicy kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pre-made pizza crust
Crab Rangoon Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing Sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pizza crust evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained and flaked crab meat, garlic powder, and half of the sliced green onions. Mix until well incorporated to create the crab rangoon topping base.
- Assemble the Pizza: Place the pre-made pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread the crab rangoon mixture evenly over the crust. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake the Pizza: Bake the assembled pizza in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Add Green Onions and Sauce: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining green onions on top. Drizzle the sweet chili sauce over the pizza evenly to add a sweet and spicy finishing touch.
- Serve: Slice the pizza and serve warm to enjoy the creamy, cheesy, and flavorful Crab Rangoon Pizza.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor or canned crab meat as a budget-friendly alternative.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce based on your preferred sweetness and spice level.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free pizza crust.
- This pizza pairs well with a light side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and more uniform.
