Best 9 Crab Crescents Recipes

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Calling all seafood lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Crab Crescents, the ultimate indulgence for any occasion. These delightful crescent rolls are a perfect blend of flaky pastry and luscious crab filling that will leave you craving more. Our curated collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from classic crab crescent rolls to unique variations that add a delightful twist. Whether you're seeking an appetizer for your next party or a delectable main course for a special dinner, our Crab Crescent recipes have got you covered. So, let's dive into the world of crab-filled pastries and explore the culinary journey that awaits!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB CRESCENTS



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This recipe is so good, no one will guess how quickly you put it together. These little bites are delicious and decadent! -Stephanie Howard, Oakland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1/2 cup fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoon of crab along the wide end of each triangle. , Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 375° until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAB CROISSANTS



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Blue crab claw meat served on buttery croissants is a favorite picnic dish for my wife, friends and me for summer trips.

Provided by J.D.Tyre

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cooked and flaked blue crabmeat
⅔ cup blue cheese salad dressing
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic
1 large tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Asiago cheese
6 plain croissants, split in half

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the crabmeat, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, onion, and garlic. Gently fold in tomato, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Asiago cheese can be folded into the mixture, or sprinkled over the top when serving.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the mixture on half of each croissant, and top with the other halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1220.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CRAB 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS



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These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient.-Lisa Harke, Old Monroe, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup minced chives
3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, crab, olives and chives. Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. , Spread with 1 cup cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of each cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Using a serrated knife, cut into 10 slices; place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crescent dough, cream cheese mixture and cheeses. , Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRAB CRESCENTS



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An easy recipe using prepared crescent roll dough. The recipe comes from Dining Without Reservations by the Jr. League of Beaumont.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 cup shredded swiss cheese
1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
garlic salt
seasoning salt
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, flaked
2 (12 ounce) cans crescent rolls
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine the cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, mayo, lemon juice, garlic salt and seasoned salt in a bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in crab meat.
  • Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture on each triangle and roll up, beginning at the wide end.
  • Arrange on a greased baking sheet. Brush with butter.
  • Bake at 375º for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.3, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 49.5, Sodium 289.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 7.6

CRAB CRESCENT TRIANGLES



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When friends who love crab were planning a party, I created this recipe just for them. These comforting baked bundles wrap up a cheesy seafood filling in convenient crescent roll dough. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons mayonnaise
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
3/4 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard until blended. Stir in cheese, carrot, celery, green onions and garlic. Gently fold in crab., Unroll crescent dough and roll into a 12-1/2x10-in. rectangle. Cut each sheet into twenty 2-1/2-in. squares., Spoon a heaping teaspoonful of cream cheese mixture diagonally over half of each square to within 1/2 in. of edges. Fold 1 corner of dough over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle. Pinch seams to seal; press edges with a fork. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAB AND PESTO CRESCENTS



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I received this recipe from Pillsbury and have not tried it yet, but it sounds simple and delicious. Many variations here - shrimp, chicken, etc.

Provided by Denise

Categories     Crab

Time 27m

Yield 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
3 tablespoons prepared pesto sauce
1/2 cup fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent dough; separate into eight triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming two triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoonful of crab along the wide end of each triangle. Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 16 appetizers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.5, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 77.2, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.4

EASY CRAB CRESCENT LOAF



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Golden crescent roll slices filled with scrumptious dilled cream cheese and tender crab-- and easy prep, too!! Makes a lovely brunch dish! Recipe was a regional winner in Country magazine.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat (or 6 oz. drained cleaned crab meat)
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • On a greased baking sheet, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, onion and dill until blended.
  • Spread mixture lengthwise over half of the dough to within 1/2 inches of edges. Top with crab.
  • Fold dough over filling; pinch seam to seal.
  • Brush the top with egg yolk.
  • Bake at 375 d for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cut into slices to serve.

CRAB-FILLED CRESCENT SNACKS



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Make and share this Crab-filled Crescent Snacks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by c0dphish

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 32 snacks

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, rinsed,well drained
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1 (9 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat over to 375 degrees.
  • Spray large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, combine crabmeat, cream cheese, onions and garlic salt and mix well.
  • Unroll both cans of dough.
  • Separate into 16 triangles.
  • Cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make 32 triangles.
  • Place 1 teaspoon crab mixture on center of each triangle about 1 inch from short side of triangle.
  • Fold short ends of each triangle over filling.
  • Pinch sides to seal.
  • Roll up.
  • Place on sprayed cookie sheet.
  • In small bowl, combine egg yolk and water and mix well.
  • Brush egg mixture over snacks.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seed.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warn snacks with sweet-and-sour sauce.

CRAB CRESCENT LOAF



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Golden crescent roll slices are scrumptious filled with dilled cream cheese and tender pieces of crab. You're sure to appreciate the rich flavor and easy preparation. Maureen Dongoski PETERSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup chopped imitation crabmeat or 1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • On a greased baking sheet, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, onion and dill until blended. Spread mixture lengthwise over half of the dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with crab., Fold dough over filling; pinch seam to seal. Brush the top with egg yolk. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • You can use any type of cheese you like in this recipe. Cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan are all popular choices.
  • If you don't have any crescent roll dough on hand, you can use puff pastry dough instead.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the crab crescents. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Serve the crab crescents warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab crescents are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing snack, give crab crescents a try!

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