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!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

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
• 0 crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a fork to blend the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Gently fold in the lump crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.

Step 4

Add the chopped green onions and parsley to the mixture, stirring gently to combine.

Step 5

Form the crab mixture into a ball shape using your hands or a large spoon. Place it on a serving plate.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crab ball with paprika for a pop of color and additional flavor.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Before serving, let the crab ball sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.

Step 9

Serve with crackers of your choice and garnish with additional parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	551.2 grams (551.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349

Total Fat 107.10g	137%
Saturated Fat 48.90g	244%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 379mg	126%
Sodium 2327mg	101%
Total Carbohydrate 44.90g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 56.70g	113%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419mg	32%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1302mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.3%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 13.1%