25-Minute Crab Crescent Bites That Will Steal the Show
Perfect for a quick party appetizer or easy seafood snack win!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8-count)
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (fresh or canned, well-drained)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives (plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix the Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, mayo, Dijon, garlic powder, Old Bay, and chives. Stir until creamy and well blended.
- Prep the Crescent Dough: Roll out the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles.
- Fill and Roll: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the crab filling onto the wide end of each triangle. Roll up tightly and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush tops with beaten egg and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with extra chives before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for best flavor.
- Can substitute imitation crab if preferred.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg