This was one of the big hits at my mom’s 60th birthday party. The cayenne pepper added a hint of surprise to the expected taste and everyone loved it! It’s a super easy recipe to make and they are perfect bite-size, delicious treats! Seeing as it’s football season now, these will probably make a reappearance for many football parties. (Shown below on right. On left are baked parmesan tomatoes; recipe here.) 

This is what you need:

• 1-8 ounce tube crescent roll dough
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup cooked crabmeat, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt & pepper, to taste

This is how you make it:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
3. Unroll dough on floured work surface. Pinch seams to seal and roll with a rolling pin to create an even rectangle. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows to make 24 squares.
4. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, mayo, crabmeat, onion, and cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Divide crab mixture evenly among the squares, dropping it by spoonfuls that are ½” from 1 corner of each square. Starting with the same corner, fold dough over filling, and tuck end tightly underneath filling; continue rolling to within ½” of opposite corner. Roll opposite corner of dough over roll; press to seal.
6. Place on cookie sheet. Brush with egg white, if desired. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.