Crab Crescent Bites Recipe

June 9, 2025
Crab Crescent Bites Recipe
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This Crab Crescent Bites Recipe turns simple crescent rolls into amazing party snacks. These golden bites have creamy crab filling inside flaky pastry. They taste fancy but are super easy to make.

This Crab Crescent Bites Recipe is perfect for parties and family dinners. You can make them quickly and everyone will love them.

The crispy outside and creamy inside make these bites disappear fast from any plate.

When I First Made Crab Crescent Bites

I found this Crab Crescent Bites Recipe at a seafood restaurant. The chef shared her simple secret for making these tasty bites. I tried making them at home and my family loved them. Now I make these for every special dinner.

Crab Crescent Bites

Equipment List

  • Large bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Baking sheet
  • Small spoon

Ingredients List

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, soft
  • 1 cup crab meat
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 beaten egg
  • Salt and pepper

Step by Step Making

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add mayo, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
  4. Mix in crab meat gently.
  5. Add chives, salt, and pepper.
  6. Open crescent dough and separate triangles.
  7. Put one spoon of filling on each.
  8. Roll up from wide end.
  9. Place on baking sheet.
  10. Brush tops with beaten egg.
  11. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
  12. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

  1. Use fresh crab meat for best taste in Crab Crescent Bites Recipe.
  2. Don’t put too much filling inside.
  3. Brush with egg for golden color.
  4. Serve warm for best flavor.
  5. Keep leftovers in fridge for 2 days.

What to Serve with Crab Crescent Bites Recipe

Green Salad: Fresh lettuce with light dressing balances the rich crab bites perfectly.

Roasted Vegetables: Colorful peppers and tomatoes add nutrition and look great on the plate.

Conclusion

This Crab Crescent Bites Recipe makes restaurant-quality snacks at home easily. The creamy crab and flaky pastry create perfect party food. Your guests will ask for the recipe every time you serve these delicious bites.

Crab Crescent Bites Recipe

Crab Crescent Bites Recipe

This Crab Crescent Bites Recipe turns simple crescent rolls into amazing party snacks. These golden bites have creamy crab filling inside flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 348 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans crescent roll dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese soft
  • 1 cup crab meat
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 beaten egg
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add mayo, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
  • Mix in crab meat gently.
  • Add chives, salt, and pepper.
  • Open crescent dough and separate triangles.
  • Put one spoon of filling on each.
  • Roll up from wide end.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with beaten egg.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes until golden.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Use fresh crab meat for best taste in Crab Crescent Bites Recipe.
  2. Don’t put too much filling inside.
  3. Brush with egg for golden color.
  4. Serve warm for best flavor.
  5. Keep leftovers in fridge for 2 days.
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