Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread

Name: Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 c mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat); 1 dash(es) garlic salt, to taste; 1 dash(es) ground black pepper, to taste; 8 oz imitation crab meat (can use real crab); 1/2 c (2 oz) finely grated mozzarella cheese; 2 Tbsp finely grated sweet red bell pepper; 2 Tbsp finely chopped green onions; 2 Tbsp finely chopped celery; 2 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened

By Judy Garcia
@snflwr8351

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.

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Peppers and celery give this cheese ball a nice crunch. It's impressive enough to serve at a dinner party, or simple enough to enjoy on game day. Quick & easy this is guaranteed to be a hit! Test Kitchen Avatar The Test Kitchen

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Prep:

30 Min

Method:

No-Cook or Other

Ingredients

1/4 c

mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat)
1 dash(es)

garlic salt, to taste
1 dash(es)

ground black pepper, to taste
8 oz

imitation crab meat (can use real crab)
1/2 c

(2 oz) finely grated mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp

finely grated sweet red bell pepper
2 Tbsp

finely chopped green onions
2 Tbsp

finely chopped celery
2 pkg

(8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
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How to Make Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread

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Mix all ingredients; shape into one or two balls and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

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About Crab Salad Cheese Ball or Spread

Course/Dish: Cheese Appetizers Seafood Appetizers Spreads

Main Ingredient: Seafood

Regional Style: American

Collection: New Year Party

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtags: #cream-cheese #crab #mayonnaise #cheese-ball #salad

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