Description
These Crab Crescent Bites Delight are flaky, buttery crescent rolls stuffed with a creamy, seasoned crab filling—perfect as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or an indulgent snack. Made with cream cheese, Old Bay seasoning, and tender crab meat, they bake up golden and irresistible. Keywords: crab crescent bites, seafood appetizer recipe, crab-stuffed crescent rolls, party finger food, easy crab snack.
Ingredients
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1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1 cup cooked crab meat, chopped (fresh, canned, or imitation)
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4 oz 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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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, crab meat, green onions, shredded cheese, and Old Bay. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Shape the Dough: Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles. Gently stretch each to allow room for filling.
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Fill and Fold: Place 1 tablespoon of crab mixture on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up from wide end to tip, enclosing filling.
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Bake: Arrange on baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Best served warm.
Notes
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Add a touch of lemon zest or hot sauce to the filling for extra zing.
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Use puff pastry instead for a flakier, more elegant variation.
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Serve with cocktail sauce or a creamy herb dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
