Crab cheese ball

Here’s a classic and crowd-pleasing Crab Cheese Ball recipe — creamy, savory, and perfect as a party appetizer with crackers, veggies, or bread.

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🦀 Crab Cheese Ball

🧂 Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup cooked crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), drained and flaked

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 tbsp finely chopped green onions

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for brightness)

• 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream (to loosen, if needed)

For the coating:

• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, toasted nuts, or crushed crackers

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Mix the filling:

   • In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, crab meat, cheddar, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice.

   • Mix well until creamy and evenly blended. Add mayo or sour cream if the mixture is too stiff.

2. Shape the ball:

   • Scoop mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Wrap tightly and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).

3. Roll and serve:

   • Once firm, roll the cheese ball in chopped parsley, crushed nuts, or cracker crumbs for coating.

   • Place on a serving plate with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or veggie sticks.

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🔁 Variations:

• Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or finely diced jalapeños.

• Smoky: Use smoked paprika or smoked gouda.

• Mini balls: Make bite-size versions for a fun finger food platter.

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Would you like a make-ahead version, a baked crab dip alternative, or one with Old Bay seasoning for a Maryland-style twist?