crab salad cheese ball or spread

Name: Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) finely grated sweet red bell pepper; 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped green onions; 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat); 2 package(s) cream cheese, softened (8 oz each); 8 ounce(s) real or imitation crab meat; 1/2 cup(s) finely grated mozzarella cheese (2 oz); 1 dash(es) garlic salt, to taste; 1 dash(es) ground black pepper, to taste

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Judy Garcia

Gunnison, UT

Updated on Dec 4, 2025

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.

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Crab Salad Cheese Ball on a plate with crackers.

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

prep time 30 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely grated sweet red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat)
2 packages cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
8 ounces real or imitation crab meat
1/2 cup 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

Step 1

Combine the vegetables in a small bowl.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese.
Step 3

Add the vegetables and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Step 4

Shape into one or two balls and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Step 5

Serve with crackers.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 266kcal, carbohydrates: 9g, cholesterol: 67mg, fat: 23g, fiber: 0g, protein: 7g, saturated fat: 13g, sodium: 442mg, sugar: 4g, unsaturated fat: 10g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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