Description
These Crab Cheese Crescent Rolls are a delightful appetizer that combines the flavors of creamy cheese, savory crab meat, and a hint of lemon. The flaky crescent roll dough adds a satisfying crunch to every bite, making this dish perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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Crab Cheese Crescent Rolls:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the crescent roll dough package.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture on each triangle and roll it up, starting from the wider end.
- Brush the rolls with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the crescent roll dough package instructions or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding herbs, spices, or additional ingredients like diced bell peppers or jalapenos.
- If using imitation crab meat, make sure it’s well drained to avoid excess moisture in the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg