Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flaky croissants filled with a creamy crab dip that’s perfect for any gathering. Our Crab Dip Croissant recipe features tender lump crab meat blended with rich cheeses, fresh herbs, and a hint of seasoning, all encased in buttery pastry. This crowd-pleasing dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, brunch item, or light lunch. The addition of a savory garlic butter glaze elevates every bite, ensuring you and your guests will be coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 croissants
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 oz claw crab meat
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh chives
- Garlic
- Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with lump and claw crab meats. Add mozzarella, cheddar, mayo, shallots, parsley, chives, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, and pepper until combined.
- Slice each croissant in half lengthwise and fill generously with the crab mixture. Replace tops.
- Mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush over croissants.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 12 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh lump crab meat for the best flavor. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses like Gruyère for variety.