Crab Dip Croissant
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Crab Dip Croissant, a perfect fusion of flaky pastry and creamy crab filling. These croissants are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a brunch gathering or a casual game day snack. Each bite is bursting with tender crab, rich cheeses, and aromatic herbs, all enhanced by a luscious garlic butter glaze that takes them to the next level. This crowd-pleaser is simple to prepare and incredibly versatile—serve them as appetizers or a satisfying meal. Once you take a bite, you’ll understand why everyone will be reaching for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 croissants
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz claw crab meat
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp chives (minced)
- 1 tsp garlic (minced)
- 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with lump and claw crab meat. Add shredded mozzarella and sharp white cheddar.
- Stir in mayonnaise, minced shallots, parsley, chives, garlic, and seasonings until well blended.
- Slice each croissant in half lengthwise and fill with the creamy crab mixture.
- For the glaze, mix melted butter with minced garlic and salt; brush over each filled croissant.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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