These Crab & Cream Cheese Snacks are the perfect bite-sized appetizers, featuring a savory blend of cream cheese, crabmeat, and a touch of cayenne pepper, all wrapped in a flaky crescent roll. They’re quick and easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice for parties, gatherings, or whenever you’re craving a delicious seafood snack.
Crab & Cream Cheese Snacks
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Serving Size: Makes 24 snacks
Equipment: Cookie sheet, rolling pin, small bowl
Recipe Title: Crab & Cream Cheese Snacks
Ingredients:
- 1 (8 oz) tube crescent roll dough
- 3 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup cooked crabmeat, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Egg white for brushing
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough onto a work surface. Pinch the seams to seal, and use a rolling pin to create an even rectangle. Cut the dough into 6 rows by 4 rows, forming 24 squares.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped crabmeat, green onions, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Divide the crab mixture evenly among the 24 dough squares, placing a spoonful of the mixture about 1/2 inch from one corner of each square.
- Starting from the same corner, fold the dough over the filling and tuck the end tightly underneath the filling. Continue rolling toward the opposite corner, leaving about 1/2 inch. Finally, fold the remaining corner over the roll and press to seal.
- Place the rolled snacks on the prepared cookie sheet. If desired, brush the tops with egg white for a shiny finish.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
These Crab & Cream Cheese Snacks are best enjoyed warm, with their flaky exterior and creamy crab filling. They’re an easy yet elegant appetizer, perfect for any occasion. Serve them at your next gathering and watch them disappear!