Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Crab Crescent Triangles feature a creamy crab filling wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these savory triangles combine tender crab meat with cream cheese and fresh green onions for a flavorful bite.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 can crab meat
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the crab triangles evenly.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated, creating a smooth, flavorful filling.
- Separate the dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough package and carefully separate it into individual triangles as pre-marked by the package.
- Add the filling: Place a spoonful of the crab mixture at the wide end of each crescent triangle, making sure not to overfill to allow for easy rolling.
- Roll the triangles: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle towards the pointed tip, fully enclosing the crab filling inside the dough to form neat little packets.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the rolled crab crescents onto a baking sheet, spacing them enough to allow for slight expansion as they bake.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crescent rolls turn a beautiful golden brown and the filling is heated through.
- Serve warm: Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve the crab crescent triangles warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the crab meat to prevent soggy crescents.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle shredded cheese inside before rolling.
- These triangles can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time slightly if baking cold.
- Serve with a dipping sauce such as tartar or cocktail sauce for extra zest.
- Use fresh green onions for the best flavor, but chives can be substituted if preferred.
