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Crab Crescent Bites

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Crab Crescent Bites are a quick and easy party appetizer featuring buttery crescent roll dough filled with a creamy, savory crab mixture. They’re crowd-pleasing, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 6 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chives or green onion, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
  • Melted butter or beaten egg for brushing tops (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon zest, chives, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  4. Unroll crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface. Separate into 8 triangles along perforated lines, or cut each triangle in half lengthwise for 16 mini bites.
  5. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon (for minis) or 1 tablespoon (for full-size) of crab mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
  6. Starting at the wide end, gently roll up each triangle toward the point. Arrange on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 1 inch apart. Tuck ends under to secure filling.
  7. Brush tops with melted butter or beaten egg if desired. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese for a cheesy crust.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes (minis) or 15–18 minutes (full-size), until golden brown and puffed.
  9. Let cool for 3–5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, keep crescent dough cold before rolling. Don’t overmix crab to maintain juicy chunks. Seal ends to prevent filling leaks. Taste filling before assembling and adjust seasoning. Variations include adding jalapeño for spice, swapping herbs, or using gluten-free/dairy-free substitutes. Leftovers reheat best in the oven or toaster oven.

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