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Easy Crab Crescent Bites Recipe for Parties


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bites 1x

Description

Crab Crescent Bites deliver flaky, golden crescents filled with creamy, seasoned crab for the perfect quick, crowd-pleasing seafood appetizer ready in under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz lump crab meat, drained
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tubes crescent roll dough
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Optional: sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Unroll crescent dough and separate into triangles.
  4. Place 1 tablespoon filling on the wide end of each triangle and roll into crescents.
  5. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle optional toppings.
  6. Bake 11-13 minutes until golden and puffed.
  7. Cool 3-5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Drain crab well to prevent soggy crescents. Chill dough briefly if too sticky for easy shaping.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: crab crescent bites, crab appetizer, seafood crescent rolls, party snacks