Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz crab meat, picked over for shells
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives (or green onions)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese or a pinch of Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional Parmesan or Old Bay. Mix until smooth.
- Unroll crescent dough and separate into individual triangles.
- Spoon about 1 Tbsp of crab mixture onto the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle up from the wide end, encasing the filling.
- Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chives or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Add shredded cheddar or pepper jack to the filling for extra richness.
- Spice it up with hot sauce or Cajun seasoning.
- Use shrimp, lobster, or salmon instead of crab for variation.
- Substitute gluten-free crescent dough for dietary needs.
- Roll in panko before baking for a crunchy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
