Holiday Crabmeat Ball Food

CRAB CAKE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, parsley, chives, eggs, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and several grinds of black pepper with a spatula in a large bowl until everything is well combined. (Do not over-stir or shred the crabmeat.) Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to hydrate.
• Using a 1/4-cup measure or 2-ounce ice cream scoop, scoop the crab mixture and roll into balls, transferring to a plate as you go.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering. Gently add half the meatballs and cook, turning with tongs, until brown all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs, adding up to 1 more tablespoon of oil as needed.
• Add the first batch of meatballs back to the pot and add the spicy tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water. Do not stir as it will break up the meatballs; instead, give the pot a shake so the sauce gets under the meatballs and they do not stick to the bottom. Bring to a strong simmer over medium-high heat, then lower to a gentle simmer and cook until the meatballs are heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt and crushed red pepper flakes, if using.

CRAB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place flour, salt and paprika in a 1 quart saucepan. Then add oil and stir until smooth.
• Stir in milk gradually; cook over medium heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and add Worcestershire sauce, parsley and crab. Mix thoroughly, then add bread crumbs and mix.
• Shape crab mixture into small balls. (If you wet your hands in cold water, the mixture won't stick to your hands).
• Place some bread crumbs in a small bowl and egg beaten with a little water in a second small bowl.
• Roll crab balls in bread crumbs, then in the egg, then in the bread crumbs again.
• Add a small amount of oil to a saute pan and fry crab balls over medium heat. Fry them in several batches so the pan is not crowded, shaking the pan to move them around so they get browned on all sides.
• If making ahead, heat in a baking dish at 350 degrees for 30 minutes before serving.

HOLIDAY CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and sherry in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add shredded cheese, crabmeat, red peppers, parsley and black pepper; mix well.
• Press cream cheese mixture firmly into plastic wrap-lined 3-cup mold or bowl; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
• Unmold crab spread onto serving plate. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese; press into crab spread to secure. Serve with the crackers.

CRAB CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, crab meat and lemon juice together and form into a ball.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (can make day ahead).
• Top with shrimp sauce.
• Serve with crackers.

OLD BAY HOLIDAY CRAB BALL

Steps:

• Mix crab meat, cream cheese, salad dressing, onions, shredded cheese and spices with a mixer.
• Chill mixture 1 hour.
• Mixture should be thick enough to shape into 2 balls or logs.
• Roll in the crushed pecans.
• Serve with crackers.
• I stated that it only feeds 10 because it's gone very quickly!
• Enjoy!

CRAB BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, horseradish, ketchup, onions, worcestershire sauce and lemon juice.
• Stir until well blended.
• Add crab and stir until combined.
• Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.
• Form the mixture into a ball.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.