This recipe is a twist on my mom’s classic crab and cheese appetizer that she would make for my dad’s poker nights. She would make a larger cheese ball, but I’m turning her recipe into an easy-to-eat appetizer. These come together quickly and are ideal for making in advance.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 2 dozen bites |
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and picked through for any shells
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, trimmed and chopped
- Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, crabmeat, horseradish, ketchup, lemon zest and juice, Worcestershire, salt, pepper and green onions to a mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients together until everything is evenly combined.
- Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture into your hands and gently roll into a ball. Place on a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Mix the chives and dill together in a small bowl. Sprinkle the herbs on top of the bites. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 182 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 392 mg |
Reviews
These are easy and delicious, you can add any type of herbs to change it up. Fantastic!