How do I bake mini crab croissants with olive eyes?

Try your hand at these bite-sized wonders - Mini Crab Croissants! With adorable olive eyes that will bring smiles to kids and adults alike.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake Mini Crab Croissants with olive eyes. Items include: Crab Meat Mayonnaise Parmesan Cheese Green Onions Garlic Powder Salt Pepper Refrigerated Croissant Dough Black Olives

Crab Meat 1 cup
Mayonnaise 1/4 cup
Parmesan Cheese 1/4 cup
Green Onions 1/4 cup
Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon
Salt pinch
Pepper pinch
Refrigerated Croissant Dough 1 can
Black Olives 16 small, pitted

Take note
Be careful when handling hot ingredients, and keep an eye out for any shell fragments while preparing the crab.

1

Prepare the Crab Filling

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of cooked crab meat, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of diced green onions, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.

2

Prep the Croissant Dough

Roll out a can of refrigerated croissant dough onto a clean surface. Cut the dough into 8 triangles by following the pre-made perforations.

3

Add the Crab Filling

Place a spoonful of the prepared crab filling onto the wide end of each croissant triangle. Spread it slightly, leaving a small border around the edges.

4

Roll Up the Croissants

Starting from the wide end, carefully roll up each croissant triangle, tucking in the sides as you go. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, with the pointy end tucked under.

5

Bake the Mini Crab Croissants

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the mini crab croissants for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.

6

Add Olive Eyes

Once the croissants are baked and slightly cooled, gently press two small, pitted black olives into each croissant to create adorable eyes. Feel free to use toothpicks if needed to secure them.