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crab salad cheese ball or spread

(3 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Judy Garcia
@snflwr8351
Gunnison, UT

When I would make Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I would have some crab salad leftover. I decided to mix it with some cream cheese and make it into a cheese ball. They now request it every weekend while watching football.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We love cheese balls. They're great served at a party or as a holiday appetizer. This crab version is super tasty. Peppers and celery give the cheese ball a nice crunch. Quick and easy, this is guaranteed to be a hit.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(3 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For crab salad cheese ball or spread

  • 2 Tbsp
    finely grated sweet red bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped green onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat)
  • 2 pkg
    cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
  • 8 oz
    real or imitation crab meat
  • 1/2 c
    finely grated mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
  • 1 dash
    garlic salt, to taste
  • 1 dash
    ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make crab salad cheese ball or spread

  • Chopped vegetables in a bowl.
    1
    Combine the vegetables in a small bowl.
  • Mayonnaise and cream cheese whipped together.
    2
    In a large bowl, cream together the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese.
  • Mixing all ingredients together.
    3
    Add the vegetables and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Mixture formed into a ball.
    4
    Shape into one or two balls and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Scooping Crab Salad Cheese Ball with a cracker.
    5
    Serve with crackers.
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