Description
Delicious and easy-to-make crab and cheese filled crescent rolls, perfect as an appetizer or snack. These golden, flaky rolls are stuffed with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, cheddar, crab meat, and savory seasonings, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crescent Roll Dough
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough (or 1 tube of crescent roll dough)
Filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup cooked crab meat (imitation crab works as well)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Brushing and Garnish
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing, optional)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard (if using), lemon juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Crescent Rolls: Unroll the crescent roll dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Separate the dough into individual triangles along the perforated lines.
- Fill the Crescent Rolls: Spoon a generous amount of the crab and cheese mixture onto the center of each crescent dough triangle. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and roll tightly, ensuring the ends are sealed. You may also fold the dough into pocket or crescent shapes as preferred.
- Bake the Crescent Rolls: Optionally, brush the tops of the filled crescent rolls with melted butter to enhance flavor and promote a golden crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool for a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Notes
- Use imitation crab if fresh crab meat is unavailable; it works well for this recipe.
- Adjust seasoning to taste—add more lemon juice or mustard for extra tang.
- The crescent roll dough can be substituted with puff pastry for a flakier crust.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling.
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in an oven to retain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent roll
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
