Best 8 Tasty Crab N Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipes

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Crab and cream cheese pinwheels are a delightful appetizer or snack that combines the delicate sweetness of crab with the creamy richness of cheese. Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking for a tasty treat, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious rolls that are perfect for any occasion.

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CRAB 'N' CHEESE SPIRALS



Crab 'n' Cheese Spirals image

These pretty pinwheels are loaded with cheese, imitation crabmeat and black olives. Using refrigerated crescent rolls is so convenient.-Lisa Harke, Old Monroe, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup minced chives
3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, crab, olives and chives. Unroll one tube of crescent dough into one long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. , Spread with 1 cup cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of each cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Using a serrated knife, cut into 10 slices; place cut side down on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining crescent dough, cream cheese mixture and cheeses. , Bake at 375° for 14-16 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRAB PUFF PASTRY PINWHEELS



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This is a wonderful appetizer to make for parties, holidays, or office potlucks!

Provided by SKMAT

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Pastries

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (6 ounce) cans white crabmeat, drained
1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets or use parchment paper.
  • Stir Monterey Jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, green onion, garlic, seasoned salt, paprika, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl. Fold in drained crabmeat.
  • Unfold pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Brush with some of the beaten egg white. Top with crab mixture. Roll up like a jelly roll starting at the short side. Cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices cut-side down on the prepared baking sheets. Brush with remaining egg white.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

TURKEY & CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey & Cream Cheese Pinwheels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: whole wheat bread, cream cheese, lettuce, turkey breast deli meat, cherry tomato, wheat cereal, pretzel stick, chocolate candy, raisin, juice box

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 slices whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 leaves lettuce
4 slices turkey breast deli meat
cherry tomato, as desired
¼ cup wheat cereal
¼ cup pretzel stick
¼ cup chocolate candy
¼ cup raisin
1 juice box, frozen

Steps:

  • Spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on 1 piece of bread.
  • Place lettuce and turkey on the cream cheese.
  • Roll it up with the bread on the outside. Cut in half and place in bento box.
  • Place cherry tomatoes in one compartment and in another add cereal, pretzels, chocolate candies, and raisins.
  • Pack bento box in a lunch box with a frozen juice box to keep everything cold.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 56 grams

HOT CRAB PINWHEELS



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I got the recipe for these crabmeat bites from a friend. What amazed me most is that my husband, who hates seafood, couldn't stop eating them. -Kitti Boesel, Woodbridge, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
3/4 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in crab, red pepper, cheese, green onions, parsley and cayenne. Spread 1/3 cup filling over each tortilla; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate at least 2 hours. , To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap rolls; trim ends and cut each into 6 slices. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BACON CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS



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It's hard to resist a crescent roll, bacon and cream cheese in one bite! Kids, friends, everyone will scarf these cream cheese pinwheels down. Now I bake a double batch whenever we have a get-together. -Krista Munson, Sharpsburg, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon 2% milk
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
5 bacon strips, cooked and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, onion and milk until blended. On a lightly floured surface, unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal., Spread with cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut roll crosswise into twenty-four (1/2-inch) slices. Place on ungreased baking sheets, cut side down., Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LINDA'S CRAB PINWHEELS



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Make and share this Linda's Crab Pinwheels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Angelchrys

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 40 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups crabmeat
8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 green onions, chopped small
1 small green pepper, chopped small
1 small red pepper, chopped small
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
8 -10 wheat flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Mix crab, cream cheese, sour cream, onions, peppers and cheese.
  • Spread evenly over tortillas out to the edges and roll up.
  • Place in ziploc bags and cool for two hours.
  • Cut and serve.

SIMPLE & DELICIOUS CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS



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These are super easy to make for a dinner party or as a dinner appetizer. I always make them for the Christmas holiday season and use spinach tortilla rollups.

Provided by Canadian in Minneso

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 soft flour tortillas (for Christmas I use the green spinach ones)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup dried cranberries (I use Craisins)
2 bunches diced green onions
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese and garlic salt together until well blended. Spread evenly on tops of tortillas.
  • In small bowl, stir together cranberries and onions. Sprinkle evenly over cream cheese spread. Lightly press cranberry/onion mix into cream cheese.
  • Roll up tortilla. Trim off ends. And cut each tortilla into 10 even pieces using a serated knife, like you would slice bread.

TURKEY & CHEESE PINWHEELS RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey & Cheese Pinwheels Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large tortilla, mustard, cheese, turkey

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large tortilla
2 tablespoons mustard
2 ½ slices cheese, your choice
3 slices turkey

Steps:

  • Spread the mustard on the tortilla, and lay down the cheese and turkey.
  • Tightly roll up the tortilla, and cut into slices.
  • Serve with a clementine and sliced bell pepper.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 871 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 91 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. You can find crab meat in the seafood section of most grocery stores.
  • If you don't have any cream cheese on hand, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your pinwheels, such as chopped vegetables, herbs, or spices.
  • To make your pinwheels even more special, serve them with a dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab and Cream Cheese Pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you're serving them at a party or just enjoying them as a snack, Crab and Cream Cheese Pinwheels are sure to be a hit.

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