Description
Crab & Cheese Filled Crescent Rolls are a delectable fusion of flaky pastry and a creamy crab and cheese filling, perfect as an appetizer or snack. These golden-brown bites are incredibly easy to prepare, making them ideal for parties or cozy nights at home. Just a few simple ingredients come together to create a dish that will have your family and friends clamoring for seconds. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough
- 1 cup fresh or canned crab meat
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and garlic powder until well mixed.
- Open the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Spoon about two tablespoons of the crab mixture onto the wider end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle from the wide end to the narrow end, tucking in the sides to seal.
- Place the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like dill or parsley. - Substitute crab with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist. - Serve with cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for an extra kick.