Chesapeake Crab Ball Appetizer

These crab balls are soft and cheesy. Use back fin crabmeat, if available, as it is the tastiest part of the crab. The horseradish is optional.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 1 pound crabmeat
• 1 bunch minced green onions
• 1 sprig chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove excess shell from the crabmeat.

Step 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.

Step 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.