Crab Cheese Ball
This easy Crab Cheese Ball is full of flavor from crabmeat, cheddar, mozzarella, and lots of seasonings!
Ingredients
For the Crab Cheese Ball
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 6 ounces lump crabmeat (drained (can substitute imitation crab meat))
- 1 clove garlic (minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder))
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon chives (finely diced (or green onions))
- kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
For the Cheese Ball Coating
- 3 tablespoons chives (diced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons walnuts (chopped (optional))
Instructions
- Using a food processor, standing mixer, hand mixer or in a large bowl, combine together cheese ball ingredients, mixing well.
- Spritz clean hands with nonstick baking spray and mold the cheese mixture into a ball shape.
- Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and add the ball on top. Fold up the plastic wrap around the ball and further mold into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight works well too!) so the cheese ball has time to firm up.
- In a shallow dish or plate, stir together the cheese ball coating (diced chives, paprika and chopped walnuts).
- Unwrap the cheese ball and carefully roll it in the toppings. Gently press the toppings in to the sides, if needed.
- Serve with wonton chips, crackers, crostini or toast rounds and enjoy!
Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 13gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 503mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 844IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 1mg
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