crab balls

Name: Crab Balls
Prep time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon(s) cream cheese, plain or smoked salmon flavor; 1 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon(s) ranch seasoning mix; 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 3 ounce(s) imitation crabmeat, finely chopped; 2 heaping tablespoon(s) shredded cheese (havarti, monterey jack etc.); 8 club crackers, crushed

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on May 13, 2023

These are soft and creamy little bites of imitation crab and cream cheese seasoned with ranch and garlic salt, then rolled in buttery crushed club crackers. They're supposed to be appetizers, but truth be known, I've eaten the whole batch and called it lunch, lol!

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prep time 30 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield Makes 15 one inch balls

Ingredients

3 tablespoons cream cheese, plain or smoked salmon flavor
1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
1 teaspoon ranch seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3 ounces imitation crabmeat, finely chopped
2 heaping tablespoons shredded cheese (havarti, monterey jack etc.)
8 club crackers, crushed

How To Make crab balls

Step 1

Gather and prep ingredients.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, use a fork or spoon to mix together well, cream cheese, chives, ranch seasoning and garlic salt.
Step 3

Add imitation crab and cheese; mix well.
Step 4

Roll a small portion in the palm of your hands to form a one inch ball.
Step 5

Roll ball in finely crushed cracker crumbs to coat.
Step 6

Repeat forming and coating with remaining crab mixture.
Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate until served.
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