Sauced Crab Ball

Submitted by teresas

"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..."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[Leslie J.]

My mom used to make this for NYE every year, it was so good and I was pleasantly surprised at how simple it was to make! Super delicious a fan favorite and I will be making this again for Super Bowl Sunday!!

 

[LifeIsGood]

I'm honored to be the first review for this gem of an appetizer recipe. It's delicious and so very easy to make. You can (and I did) use the less expensive canned crab from the grocery aisle for this recipe with great results. Everyone loved it! Thank you!