Crab Crescent Bites
These easy crab crescent bites are a crowd-pleasing party appetizer featuring buttery crescent dough, creamy crab filling, and melty cheese. Perfect for gatherings, they come together quickly and disappear even faster!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 6 oz lump crab meat (fresh, canned, or high-quality imitation, drained if canned)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or pinch of paprika and celery salt)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll onto a lightly floured surface or directly onto the lined baking sheet. Separate into triangles along the perforations.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of crab filling on the wide end of each triangle. Do not overfill.
- Starting at the wide end, gently roll up each triangle over the filling, tucking in the sides as you go. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet and curve into crescent shapes if desired.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan, if using.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until crescents are golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep crescent dough cold for easy handling. Drain crab meat well to avoid soggy filling. Prep the filling a day ahead for quick assembly. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crescent dough or puff pastry. Don’t overfill crescents to prevent leaking. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 4
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