Description
Crispy crescent rolls embrace succulent crab in these delightful party appetizers that blend creamy cheese and zesty herbs. Guests will devour these elegant, easy-to-make bites that promise to elevate any gathering with their irresistible flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), chopped
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Seasoning and Herbs:
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or any seafood seasoning)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley
- Paprika
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
Instructions
- Set the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal heat distribution.
- Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab meat, green onions, seasoning, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending ingredients until thoroughly incorporated.
- Carefully unfold the crescent dough and separate into individual triangular sections.
- Distribute a generous tablespoon of the crab mixture along the wider portion of each triangle.
- Gently roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, creating a traditional crescent shape.
- Arrange the rolled bites evenly on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring slight separation between each piece.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, monitoring until the crescents achieve a golden-brown exterior and appear crisp.
- For an elegant finishing touch, sprinkle finely chopped parsley or a light dusting of paprika over the warm bites before serving.
Notes
- Cheese flexibility allows for swapping cheddar with feta, gouda, or mozzarella for different flavor profiles.
- Gluten-free option by using gluten-free crescent roll dough or replacing with almond flour-based pastry.
- Control spice levels by adjusting seasoning or adding hot sauce for those who enjoy extra kick.
- Fresh crab meat delivers superior taste compared to canned, but canned works perfectly as convenient alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg