This Holiday Crabmeat Ball is a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for festive gatherings. Made with fresh crabmeat, cream cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices, this creamy and flavorful dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Serve it with crackers or sliced baguette for a tasty and elegant appetizer that will impress your guests. It's a must-try recipe that will add a touch of elegance to your holiday spread.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans, for coating
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, dried dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Gently fold in the lump crabmeat, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands and place it on a plate or serving dish.
- Cover the crabmeat ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up.
- Once the crabmeat ball is chilled and firm, remove it from the refrigerator and roll it in the chopped toasted almonds or pecans, coating the entire surface.
- Return the coated crabmeat ball to the serving dish and garnish with additional fresh parsley and chives, if desired.
- Serve the Holiday Crabmeat Ball with crackers or sliced baguette and enjoy!
