Description
Crab Crescent Bites Recipe: Creamy crab filling wrapped in flaky crescent dough – a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (226g) lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 2 green onions (scallions), finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tubes (8 oz/226g each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Crab Filling In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, drained crab meat, chopped green onions, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and garlic powder. Mix gently but thoroughly, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much—you want those delicious chunks of crab to shine in your Crab Crescent Bites. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set aside while preparing the dough.
- Step 2: Prepare the Crescent Dough Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Unroll the crescent dough and separate along the perforations into triangles. If the dough feels too warm or sticky, place it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before continuing.
- Step 3: Fill and Shape Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crab filling on the wide end of each crescent triangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Carefully roll the dough starting from the wide end toward the pointed end, enclosing the filling completely. Gently curve the rolls into a crescent shape and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each for expansion during baking.
- Step 4: Apply Finishing Touches Brush each Crab Crescent Bite with beaten egg wash for a golden, shiny finish. If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor and visual appeal. This simple step elevates the presentation significantly.
- Step 5: Bake to Perfection Bake in your preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the crescents are puffy and golden brown. Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent over-browning. Allow the Crab Crescent Bites to cool slightly for 3-5 minutes before serving—the filling will be extremely hot immediately after baking. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 160 calories per serving
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 320 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 14 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 milligrams