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crab salad cheese ball or spread

★★★★★ 3
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By Judy Garcia
from Gunnison, UT

When I made the Open-Faced Crab Salad Sandwiches for my husband and son, I had leftover crab salad. I decided to mix it with some cream cheese and made 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 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
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★★★★★ 3
prep time 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For crab salad cheese ball or spread

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

How To Make crab salad cheese ball or spread

  • Chopped vegetables in a bowl.
    1
    Chop vegetables.
  • Mayonnaise and cream cheese whipped together.
    2
    Cream together the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese.
  • Mixing all ingredients together.
    3
    Mix all ingredients together.
  • 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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