Description
Savory crab & cheese crescent delight brings coastal comfort to kitchen tables with elegant simplicity. Creamy seafood nestled in flaky pastry promises a gourmet experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (6 ounces) can crab meat, drained and flaked
Cheese Ingredients:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Base and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces) package refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: additional parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or applying a light grease coating. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring precise temperature for optimal cooking.
- Create a creamy filling by blending cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onion, parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Incorporate the delicate crab meat gently, distributing it evenly throughout the mixture.
- Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough, separating each triangular section. Position a generous spoonful of the seafood-cheese blend along the broader section of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end toward the pointed tip, ensuring the filling remains secure inside. Arrange the rolled crescents on the prepared baking sheet with the pointed end facing downward.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the crescents to transform into golden-brown delicacies over 12-15 minutes. Monitor closely to prevent over-browning.
- Once baked to perfection, remove from the oven and let the crescents rest briefly. Optionally, sprinkle additional fresh parsley on top for a vibrant garnish before serving warm.
Notes
- Choose high-quality crab meat for the best flavor, preferably fresh lump crab or pasteurized crab meat from the refrigerated section.
- Drain the crab meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the filling soggy and compromising the crescent roll texture.
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and part-skim mozzarella cheese to cut down on calories without sacrificing taste.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like cooked shredded chicken or flaked salmon if crab is not available or preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg