Best 9 Easy Crab Crescent Loaf Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our diverse collection of Crab Crescent Loaf recipes. Embark on a seafood extravaganza with our classic Crab Crescent Loaf, featuring a flaky crescent roll crust enveloping a succulent crab filling, enhanced with a symphony of flavors from bell peppers, onions, and a creamy sauce. For a zesty twist, try our Cajun Crab Crescent Loaf, where piquant spices dance on your palate, or explore the depths of cheesy indulgence with our Crab and Cheese Crescent Loaf, where gooey mozzarella and sharp cheddar elevate the crab's natural sweetness. Vegetarians can relish our delectable Mock Crab Crescent Loaf, a plant-based masterpiece that delivers the same satisfaction without compromising on taste. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, catering to various preferences and dietary choices.

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-FILLED CRESCENT SNACKS



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Crescents, crab and cheese create a class act appetizer!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (6-oz.) can crabmeat, rinsed, well drained
1 (3-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon sesame seed
1 (9-oz.) jar (about 1 cup) sweet-and-sour sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In small bowl, combine crabmeat, cream cheese, onions and garlic salt; 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; mix well. Brush egg mixture over snacks. Sprinkle with sesame seed. Discard any remaining egg mixture.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm snacks with sweet-and-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Snack, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 3 g

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.

SHRIMP AND CRAB LOAF



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Make and share this Shrimp and Crab Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices firm white bread, toasted
1 tablespoon butter
1 lb medium peeled and deveined shrimp
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon gin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/2 cup drained and coarsely chopped canned water chestnut
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a food processor, make crumbs of the toasted bread; measure out 1 ½ cups of the crumbs into a mixing bowl.
  • Heat the butter in a small skillet; toss with the remaining crumbs to moisten; set aside for the topping.
  • Coarsely chop ½ pound of the shrimp; set aside.
  • In a food processor, puree the remaining ½ pound of the shrimp with the cream, lemon juice, gin, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper.
  • Add in the eggs and process to blend.
  • Transfer the mixture to the mixing bowl with the breadcrumbs.
  • Add in the scallions, water chestnuts, and cilantro.
  • Using your hands, blend the mixture together.
  • Add in the chopped shrimp and the crabmeat; again, using your hands, gently but thoroughly blend mixture.
  • Pat the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the buttered crumbs.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until the loaf is firm and browned.
  • Let loaf rest 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 233.8, Sodium 663, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.9

CRAB LOAF



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A tasty chilled dip to serve with crackers or vegetables. I got this years ago from a coworker's wife.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Crab

Time 8h15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 tablespoon) package knox unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped celery
3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
3/4 cup shredded imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Melt soup and add gelatin, stirring till dissolved.
  • Cool slightly and add cream cheese, mixing well. Add mayonnaise, green onions, celery and crab meat.
  • Pour into mold and set overnight.
  • Serve with crackers or vegetables.
  • Variations:.
  • Use salmon instead of crab meat.
  • Add 1/4°C chopped sweet onion (reduce green onion to 2 stalks).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2143.7, Fat 158.9, SaturatedFat 53.7, Cholesterol 359.6, Sodium 7169, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 22.6, Protein 81.4

CRAB MELT LOAF



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Our brood loves seafood, and this recipe is a nice switch from more traditional sandwiches. I've served big slices of the bread for lunch, Sunday brunch and as a field meal for my husband, Mike.-Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup diced celery
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French bread, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, onions and celery. Stir in the cheese, salt and pepper. Spread over bread bottom; replace top. , Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Cut into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 879mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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 TOAST



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If you prefer casual dining in the summer, try this scrumptious entree that's crunchy, creamy and delightfully rich. Or serve at your next party, cut into smaller appetizer-size slices. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf (16 ounces) French bread
1/4 cup butter, cubed
4 plum tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Cut bread in half horizontally; hollow out top and bottom, leaving 1-in. shells. Crumble removed bread; set aside., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add half of the tomatoes. Add the jalapeno, garlic and cilantro; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the crab, ricotta and sour cream. Stir in the tomato mixture, reserved bread crumbs and 1 cup cheese blend. Spoon into bread shells., Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Top with remaining cheese blend and tomatoes. Bake 5-7 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRAB SALAD CROISSANTS



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Celery and onion add crunch to the dill-seasoned crab salad that's tucked into buttery croissants from your grocery store's bakery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh crab meat. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be sure to finely chop the onion and celery so that they blend in with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough.
  • If you don't have a crescent roll tube, you can use a tube of refrigerated pizza dough instead.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the crab crescent loaf.
  • Serve the crab crescent loaf warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab crescent loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's perfect for parties or potlucks, and it's always a hit with guests. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and savory crab flavor, crab crescent loaf is sure to be a favorite in your home.

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