Description
These Crab Crescent Bites are an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion! With a creamy, cheesy filling and a flaky crescent dough wrapper, they’re sure to be a hit at your next party.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
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1 cup cooked crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), chopped
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4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or any seafood seasoning)
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½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Crescent Rolls:
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1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
Optional Garnish:
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Chopped parsley
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Paprika
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab meat, green onions, seasoning, shredded cheese, and a pinch of salt & pepper.
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Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles.
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Place about 1 tablespoon of crab mixture at the wide end of each triangle, then roll up like a crescent roll.
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Place on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Optional: Sprinkle with chopped parsley or paprika before serving.
Notes
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Use mini muffin tins and press the dough in to make little crab cups for a fun twist!
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Add a touch of lemon zest or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
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Serve with a side of garlic aioli or cocktail sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg