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Crab Crescent Bites

Delicious Crab Crescent Bites You’ll Love at Every Party

Crab Crescent Bites are warm, flaky pastries filled with savory crab meat and cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 can Refrigerated Crescent Roll Dough
  • 8 oz Cooked Crab Meat fresh, canned, or imitation
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions finely chopped, or substitute with chives
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or any seafood seasoning
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella/Cheddar Cheese or Gruyère, pepper jack
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Parsley or paprika

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crab Crescent Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Gently fold in crab meat, green onions, Old Bay seasoning, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Slightly stretch each triangle.
  4. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at the wide end of each triangle and roll toward the narrow end, sealing edges.
  5. Arrange rolled bites on the baking sheet, allowing space between them.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Keep an eye on them during the last minutes.
  7. Let cool for 3-5 minutes then sprinkle with parsley or paprika before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can prepare filling a day before. Do not overfill crescent rolls to avoid sogginess. Roll dough snugly for even puffing.

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