Description
Golden, flaky crescent rolls filled with a creamy crab and cheese mixture—these Crab Crescent Bites make the perfect quick appetizer or elegant party snack.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab meat, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, cheese (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
- Place 1 tablespoon of crab mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll up from the wide end to the tip, enclosing the filling. Place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap crab for shrimp or tuna for variation.
- Add garlic powder or Dijon mustard for more flavor.
- Use puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a flakier texture.
- Top with paprika or parsley before baking for color.
- Press dough into mini muffin tins for bite-sized cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
