Best Holiday Crabmeat Ball Recipes

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CRAB BALLS WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Crab Balls With Lemon-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 32 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 1/2 tablespoons drained nonpareil capers
4 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 lb crabmeat, drained well and picked over
24 saltine crackers, finely ground

Steps:

  • For Lemon-Caper Sauce; Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl to blend.
  • Chill until cold.
  • (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.).
  • For Crab Balls: Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, eggs, mustard and Worcestershire in large bowl to blend.
  • Gently mix in crabmeat and ground crackers.
  • Place on prepared baking sheets.
  • (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover, chill.).
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil crab balls until brown and cooked through, watching closely to avoid burning and turning once, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve with sauce.

SAUCED CRAB BALL



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This is out of my "Company's coming, most loved appetizers" cookbook...This classic appetizer is a true favorite...make several days ahead. Double to make 1 larger ball or to make 2 - 1 or the freezer and 1 to chill for your party...serve with assorted crackers...cooking time cover chill time...

Provided by teresas

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed, flaked
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1/3 cup seafood cocktail sauce
chopped fresh chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put first 5 ingredients into small bowl.
  • Beat until well combined.
  • Shape into ball.
  • Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving, place on serving plate.
  • Pour cocktail sauce over crab ball.
  • Garnish with chives.
  • Add more cocktail sauce as needed.

CRAB CHEESE BALL



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This is a favorite over the holidays and I make it for all the parties we go to. It's easy to make and tastes great.

Provided by sallee in Kingsville

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 ball, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (250 g) package cream cheese (room temp)
1 teaspoon horseradish (optional)
1 -2 drop Worcestershire sauce
1 cup imitation crabmeat, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (250 ml) jar chipotle chili sauce

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, crab meat and lemon juice together and form into a ball.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (can make day ahead).
  • Top with shrimp sauce.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.8, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 17.8, Sodium 151, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.8

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