Description

These easy crab crescent bites feature flaky crescent roll dough filled with a creamy, savory crab mixture. Perfect as a quick, crowd-pleasing party appetizer or snack for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
6 oz canned crab meat, drained and flaked
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese
1 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning (if using), shredded cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined but still a bit chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Open the crescent roll dough and separate into 8 triangles along the perforations. Keep dough chilled until ready to use.
Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of crab mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
Roll up each triangle, starting at the wide end, tucking in the sides as you go. Place filled crescents, point side down, on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
Brush tops with melted butter. Sprinkle with extra cheese or parsley if desired.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crescents are puffed and deep golden brown. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

Keep crescent dough cold for easier handling. Don’t overmix the filling—leave some crab chunks for texture. Pinch dough edges to help seal in filling. Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, use appropriate substitutes. Overfilling may cause leaks; use about 1 tablespoon filling per bite.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 crab crescent bite
Calories: 120
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 300
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 10
Protein: 5

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