Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful Old Bay Holiday Crab Ball—a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as festive as it is flavorful. Combining rich cream cheese, zesty lemon juice, bold Worcestershire sauce, and a dash of hot sauce with the distinctive taste of Old Bay seasoning, this recipe is a love letter to seafood lovers. The star of the dish—lump crab meat—is gently folded into the mixture, creating a luxurious texture, while finely chopped green onions and parsley add bursts of freshness. Formed into a perfect ball, chilled for peak flavor, and finished with a vibrant sprinkle of paprika, this no-cook recipe is as easy as it is elegant. Serve this showstopper with your favorite crackers for a holiday appetizer that’s guaranteed to impress. Whether it’s a Christmas party or New Year’s Eve celebration, this crab ball is sure to be the centerpiece of your spread!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 dash hot sauce
- 8 ounces lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- crackers (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a fork to blend the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce to the cream cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Add the chopped green onions and parsley to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Form the crab mixture into a ball shape using your hands or a large spoon. Place it on a serving plate.
Sprinkle the crab ball with paprika for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Cover the crab ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
Before serving, let the crab ball sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
Serve with crackers of your choice and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1348 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2327 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1302 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
