Description
Crab Crescent Bites Delight combines flaky crescent roll dough with a savory, creamy crab filling seasoned with Old Bay and green onions. These bite-sized appetizers are easy to prepare and perfect for parties or casual gatherings, delivering a delicious seafood twist in a convenient handheld snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (226 g) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling
- 240 g cooked crab meat, chopped (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 115 g cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) mayonnaise
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon (4 g) Old Bay seasoning or seafood seasoning
- 56 g shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing Touch
- Chopped parsley or paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the crescent bites.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent roll dough onto a clean surface, gently pressing seams to form a single large sheet.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, finely chopped green onions, Old Bay seasoning, shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Assemble Bites: Cut the dough sheet into small squares or triangles, depending on preference. Place a spoonful of the crab filling onto each piece of dough.
- Shape Bites: Fold the dough over the filling to enclose it completely, pinching the edges to seal and form small pockets or triangles.
- Bake: Place the assembled bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crescent dough is golden brown and puffed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley or a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh, canned, or imitation crab meat based on availability and preference.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to make mixing easier and the filling creamy.
- Old Bay seasoning is key for authentic seafood flavor but can be substituted with other seafood seasonings.
- For extra crispiness, brush the tops with a beaten egg before baking.
- These bites can be prepared in advance and baked just before serving.
Keywords: crab appetizers, crescent roll bites, seafood snacks, party appetizers, easy crab recipes