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Crab-filled Crescent Snacks Recipe

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Delicious crab-filled crescent snacks that combine creamy crab filling with flaky, golden crescent rolls, lightly brushed with an egg wash and sprinkled with sesame seeds, perfect for a savory appetizer served with sweet-and-sour sauce.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 (6-oz.) can crabmeat, rinsed, well drained
  • 1 (3-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

Dough & Topping

  • 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 count each)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Dipping Sauce

  • 1 (9-oz.) jar (about 1 cup) sweet-and-sour sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Heat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the rinsed and drained crabmeat with softened cream cheese, sliced green onions, and garlic salt. Mix everything well until fully incorporated.
  3. Prepare Dough Triangles: Unroll both cans of refrigerated crescent dough and separate into 16 triangles per can, for a total of 32 triangles. Then, cut each triangle in half lengthwise to create even smaller triangles.
  4. Fill and Roll: Place about 1 teaspoon of the crab mixture on the center of each triangle approximately 1 inch from the short side. Fold the short ends over the filling, pinch the sides securely to seal, and then roll up each triangle carefully to encase the filling.
  5. Apply Egg Wash and Sesame Seeds: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water. Brush this mixture over each rolled snack to help them brown beautifully in the oven. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, then discard any remaining egg wash.
  6. Bake: Bake the snacks on the prepared cookie sheet at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm alongside the sweet-and-sour sauce for dipping.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh crab meat if preferred, adjusting quantity accordingly.
  • If you like a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the crab filling.
  • Make sure to seal the dough edges well to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • Leftover snacks can be reheated in an oven to maintain crispiness.
  • The sweet-and-sour sauce pairs perfectly, but feel free to try other dipping sauces like cocktail or tartar sauce.

Keywords: Crab crescent snacks, crab appetizers, crescent roll snacks, savory crab appetizers, easy baked snacks

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