This Crab Dip Cheeseball is so easy to throw together ahead of time, and is absolutely delicious! It’s going to be the first thing gone on the appetizer table!
A cross between my classic Cheeseball Recipe and my delicious Hot Crab Dip, this is an amazing appetizer that you will fall in love with.
This cheeseball is delicious! I will definitely make it again.
How to Make a Crab Dip Cheeseball
This is a brief overview for how to make this delicious recipe. For the full recipe, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post or click the “jump to the recipe” button above.
- Combine the ingredients. In a bowl beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic salt.
- Add in the remaining ingredients. Stir in some diced onions, mozzarella, and crab.
- Roll it into a ball. I love doing this with plastic wrap. Then put it in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
- Coat the cheeseball. Finally, roll the cheeseball in green onions. See below for some other ideas for rolling.
Imitation vs. Real Crab
This is one of the most hotly debated topics on my Facebook page, right up there with me putting sugar in my spaghetti sauce. While I use imitation crab in this recipe for its affordability, you can absolutely use lump crab meat in this recipe as well. Both will work.
Cheeseballs for Parties
We love cheeseballs an appetizer around here, and we have so many great options below show below the recipe card. They all are loosely based on my Original Cheeseball Recipe. All of them are great ideas when you are hosting.
Easy Cheese Ball Recipe
Other Cheeseball Coatings
If green onions aren’t your thing, you can coat this with many other things. Any of these will work. Try a combination of any of these great ingredients:
- Chopped pecans
- Parmesan cheese
- Cooked Bacon
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Parsley
- Chives
Other Great Appetizers
If you try this Crab Dip Cheeseball or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
Crab Dip Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 bunch scallions diced small and divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup imitation crab shredded
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, blend together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic salt.
- Then mix in 1 tablespoon of the diced scallions (reserving the rest), the mozzarella, and the crab.
- Place the mixture in the middle of a sheet of plastic wrap. Use it to roll the mixture into a bowl. Refrigerate for at four hours or until it is firm enough to handle.
- Once firm, roll into a ball and coat with the remaining scallions. Serve with crackers.
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Crab Dip Cheeseball
Roxana says
Don’t worry, you’re not alone (definitely feel more emotional than usual myself)! :) This crab dip cheeseball looks phenomenal – I wish I could dig into it right now!
susan says
excuse my ignorance…..what is imitation crab?
No worries Susan! It’s usually in the fish section and made from white fish and a little crab but tastes like crab. Google it for images so you know what to look for.
Nichole says
How much does this serve
Depends on how hungry people are. My family of 8 adults enjoyed almost all of it and there were a few other snacks there.
Julia Croft says
You did mean “mix in 1Tbsp ‘at a time’ of scallions, mozzarella and crab” then refrigerate…….didn’t you?
No, Julia, I meant mix in 1 TBSP of the scallions because you are saving the rest to roll the cheeseball in. I will update the recipe so it is more clear. I apologize for the confusion.
Lucille Clark says
Omg ! That looks so delicious. I’m planning a Christmas party and was wondering for those who are allergic to raw onions can something else be substituted like parsley ? Any suggestions will be appreciated. I sure my friends will rave over this as well.
I think parsley is a great replacement here!
Lucille Clark says
Thank you Lisa ! Can’t wait to make this ,
Jason says
We do this but roll it in sharp cheddar its soooo awesome
Lucille Clark says
Thank you Julia for your answer to my last question. I do have one more question for you. How far ahead can I make this and and how long will it keep in the refrigerator ?
Thanks again in advance !
Lucille Clark says
I’m so sorry Lisa, I called you Julia by mistake ! My faux pass !
Kathy Freeman says
Don’t pay any attention to those crabby appletons who complain about you writing about your life and family. I enjoy it very much. I truly love your recipes. I have recipes that I have made for 45 years and it is nice to have some new ones to try. Have a great day.
Thank you so much Kathy!
Mj Hessel says
This was amazing…..and I’m making it again for the next party this Saturday! Rolled mine in crumbled French fried onion rings because I didn’t have green onions and it was great. Thanks!
I’m so glad you liked it! The French onions on there sound perfect!
Rosie says
Hi Lisa can you use lump crabmeat instead of the imitation crab meat…I would like to tru this
Yeah, I think that would great in this recipe!