Sea Butter Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with the indulgent and ocean-inspired Sea Butter Cheese Ball! Combining the rich creaminess of cream cheese and butter with the bold flavors of sharp cheddar, succulent crab meat, and smoky salmon, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Fresh green onions, vibrant dill, and a touch of garlic powder add layers of brightness, while a hint of lemon juice keeps the flavors perfectly balanced. Rolled in a crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs (with an optional dash of Old Bay seasoning for a coastal flair), this cheese ball delivers both texture and taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate make-ahead dish to impress your guests at any gathering. Serve it with crisp crackers, rustic bread, or fresh veggies for an irresistible bite of creamy seafood decadence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cooked crab meat, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Dill, fresh and chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional, for coating)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cooked crab meat, smoked salmon, green onions, chopped dill, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt or more dill if desired.
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes until it's firm enough to handle.
In a shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the optional Old Bay seasoning. Roll the cheese ball in the mixture until fully coated.
Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers, bread slices, or fresh veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.3 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.6 g | 513% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 648 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 5814 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 124.9 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.0 mcg | 105% | |
| Calcium | 1372 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1581 mg | 34% | |
*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.
