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Sabrina Hermes

Crab and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls: A Delightful Treat!

Crab and Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful treat that combines creamy cheese and lump crab meat wrapped in flaky crescent dough.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup lump crab meat drained and picked over for shells
  • 1/4 cup green onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 package 8 ounces refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lump crab meat, green onions, garlic powder, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until well combined.
  3. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.
  4. Place a generous tablespoon of the crab mixture at the wide end of each triangle.
  5. Roll the crescent dough around the filling, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the point. Pinch the edges to seal.
  6. Place the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce to the crab mixture.
  • You can also substitute the lump crab meat with shrimp or a combination of seafood for a different flavor.

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