Description
Savory Crab & Cheese Crescent Rolls deliver a delightful coastal flavor fusion that elevates classic appetizers. Crisp golden pastry wraps around rich, creamy seafood filling, promising a delectable bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (8-count) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) lump crab meat, drained and flaked
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Cheese Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for the crescent rolls.
- Create a creamy seafood mixture by blending crab meat, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and chopped green onions until thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently unroll the crescent dough and separate each triangle, preparing a clean workspace for assembly.
- Deposit a generous spoonful of the seafood mixture at the wider end of each dough triangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end toward the point, slightly tucking in the sides to prevent potential filling leakage during baking.
- Delicately brush the exterior of each rolled crescent with beaten egg, creating a golden, glossy finish.
- Position the prepared rolls on the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between each piece.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crescents develop a rich, golden-brown color and achieve a perfectly flaky texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool slightly, which helps the filling set and prevents potential burns.
- Serve warm, accompanied by optional tartar sauce or a fresh lemon wedge for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Notes
- Swap crab with plant-based alternatives like hearts of palm or artichoke for a vegetarian version that maintains similar texture and flavor profile.
- Reduce fat content by using low-fat cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella without compromising the creamy, rich taste of the filling.
- Boost protein and nutrition by incorporating finely chopped spinach or kale into the crab mixture for added vitamins and minerals.
- Enhance gluten-free options by using certified gluten-free crescent roll dough or creating homemade dough with alternative flour blends like almond or rice flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg