Crab & Cheese Crescent Delight Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of crab meat, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese wrapped in flaky crescent dough. These Crab & Cheese Crescent Delights are perfect for a savory snack or party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crescent Dough:
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
Crab Filling:
- 1/2 cup crab meat (canned, fresh, or imitation)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 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 lightly grease it.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent dough and separate the individual triangles.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Fill Dough: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the crab mixture onto each crescent triangle.
- Roll Up: Roll up each crescent, starting from the wide end towards the point, sealing the edges.
- Bake: Place crescents on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow to cool briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crescent
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Crab & Cheese Crescent Delight, Crab Crescent Rolls, Cheese Appetizer Recipe
