Description
Crab Crescent Rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer combining savory crab meat, creamy cheese, and spices wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough. Perfect for parties, holidays, or as a tasty treat at home, these warm, golden bites offer rich flavors and impressive presentation with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup crab meat (canned, fresh, or imitation)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into individual triangles.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and consistent.
- Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the crab mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Avoid overfilling.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, sealing edges to prevent filling from escaping.
- Place rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let cool a few minutes.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill crescents to avoid spills and difficulty rolling.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened for smooth filling.
- Use fresh crab meat for best flavor, but canned or imitation crab works well.
- Let dough sit at room temperature briefly for easier rolling.
- Serve warm with cocktail sauce or lemon aioli for dipping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Freeze unbaked rolls wrapped tightly for up to 2 months; thaw before baking.
- Variations: add cooked shrimp or lobster, diced jalapeños for spice, or substitute cheeses like pepper jack or feta.
- Gluten-free option available using gluten-free crescent dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Crab Crescent Rolls, crab appetizer, cheesy crab crescent, party appetizer, easy crab recipe