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Chesapeake Crab Ball Appetizer

By: Shirley 
"A great appetizer; no cooking is required."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 balls
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound crabmeat
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 bunch minced green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste

Directions

  1. Remove excess shell from the crabmeat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, green onions, Old Bay Seasoning TM and horseradish. While mixing, gradually add the crabmeat. Divide the mixture into two balls. Refrigerate the balls for at least one hour.
  3. On a piece of waxed paper, mix the parsley and Old Bay Seasoning TM. Remove the crab balls from the refrigerator and roll them on the wax paper until they are completely coated.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 178 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 75mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by PAMSARN   view full review
I was very disappointed in this recipe. Ipayed 24 dollors for a pound of crab meat and we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2003 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
The amount of seasoning has been changed! It has been decreased to 1/2 teaspoon. Increase the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2003 by OSBORNEFAM   view full review
This was the best appetizer. It made two good size balls. The crab was not hidden by a lot...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2003 by ZIBBLER   view full review
Awesome!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
I found this recipe to be a very mellow blend of flavors, but seemed to lack something. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by angiesmagic2002   view full review
I love this recipe, I've been making it to rave reviews for 4 years!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2004 by LYNNE   view full review
YOu could use half shrimp with this recipe. After I had mixed it, I increased the horseradish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2010 by Shethen   view full review
I make this ALL the time...In fact I'm taking it tonight to a bridal shower...I pair it with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2005 by LYNN39SCAF   view full review
Very good and easy recipe. I like it a little heavier on the old bay seasoning. Went very well...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by Panther Girl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As written, this recipe isn't very good. I had to keep tasting and adding more seasoning to...

 

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