- Drain crab thoroughly so the topping stays rich and cohesive.
- Watch closely under the broiler; the cheese can color in under a minute.
Party table chaosAppetizer · Chinese American fusion
Crab Rangoon Garlic Bread
Crackly baguette under a creamy crab scallion filling, bubbling mozzarella, sweet chili, and sesame.
Trend signalViral fusion mashupWhy it is trending · 2026 TikTok recipe trend list ↗MoodRecipe developed this original version after tracking the wider social food format. It is not a transcription of the linked recipe.
28 minutesEasy difficulty20g protein
Why it fits
A dramatic pull apart mashup supplies crunch, dip like creaminess, and instant group table energy.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1 French baguette
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 oz lump crabmeat
- 3 scallions
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- Sesame seeds
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Heat oven to 425°F and split the baguette lengthwise.
- 02
Mix softened cream cheese, drained crab, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 03
Spread over bread, top with mozzarella, and bake 10 to 12 minutes until bubbling; broil briefly for color.
- 04
Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, scatter with sesame, and cut into strips.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use chopped cooked shrimp or hearts of palm instead of crab.
- Monterey Jack can replace mozzarella for a richer melt.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat to 165°F in a hot oven or air fryer.
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Per serving, approximately
420 calories20g protein2g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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