Crab Crescent Bites Delight Recipe
Crab Crescent Bites Delight is a savory appetizer featuring flaky crescent roll pastry filled with a creamy crab mixture, seasoned with green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. These bite-sized treats are baked until golden and make a perfect party snack or elegant starter.
- Author: mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Crab Filling
- 1 cup cooked crab meat (lump or flaked)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crescent Rolls
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 oz)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crab Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, softened cream cheese, finely chopped green onion, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare Crescent Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create smaller triangles suitable for bite-sized appetizers.
- Assemble Bites: Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each small triangle. Carefully roll the dough from the wide end towards the point to enclose the filling.
- Arrange for Baking: Place each crescent bite seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet to ensure they retain their shape while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the crescents are puffed and golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally, sprinkle the baked crescent bites with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Use lump crab meat for a more luxurious texture or flaked crab for a milder bite.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to blend easily with the other ingredients.
- Crescent dough can vary by brand; adjust baking time slightly if needed.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
- Great served with a side of cocktail sauce or a squeeze of lemon.
Keywords: crab crescent bites, crab appetizer, crescent roll snack, party appetizers, baked crab bites