Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
This crab rangoon cheese ball turns all the flavors of the classic Chinese takeout dish into a an easy, spreadable party appetizer. It’s a make ahead recipe that’s perfect for parties, holidays, or game days!
You know I love me a good cheese balls.
I appreciate them in all forms from sweet to savory.
They are easy to make and so much fun to customize with different flavor combinations.
And aside from cheese balls, I also adore Chinese takeouts.
One of my favorite things to order?
Crab rangoon obviously.
This crab rangoon cheese balls has all those familiar creamy, savory flavors you love from the takeout favorite in one easy appetizer.
It’s absolutely packed with crab and plenty of flavor, and so fun to spread on your favorite dippers!
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Cream cheese– Softened to room temperature
- Mayonnaise– Real, full fat mayonnaise and not low fat mayonnaise style dressing or Miracle Whip.
- Seasonings– Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic powder
- Green onions– Thinly sliced
- Cheese– Shredded mozzarella
- Imitation crab meat– You can use real crab meat if desired.
How to Make
This crab rangoon cheese ball is a really easy appetizer to make for entertaining.
To make it, use a hand mixer to whip the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic together a large mixing bowl until it’s all evenly combined.
Then use a sturdy spatula to fold in 1 tablespoon of the sliced green onions, all the mozzarella, and all the crab meat to the cream cheese mixture until evenly incorporated.
Form the mixture together into a large lump in the bottom of the bowl and then transfer the cheese ball lump to a large sheet of plastic wrap.
Wrap it up tightly to completely enclose the cheese ball in the plastic wrap and use your hands to shape it into a ball.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
After the cheese ball has chilled, spread the remaining onion out in an even layer on a large plate.
Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the onions to cover the cheese ball in the onions.
Put it on a serving platter with assorted crackers and dippers.
Enjoy!
Dipping Ideas
Serve this with any savory dipper like:
- Crackers
- Pretzel Sticks or Pretzel Chips
- Wonton Chips
- Toasted Baguette Slices
- Celery & Carrot Sticks
Storing Leftovers
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Let the cream cheese soften completely to room temperature prior to mixing the cheese ball base. Softening it helps it more easily incorporate.
- Before serving, let the cheese ball sit on the counter for 10 minutes or so to soften up.
- Make sure the plastic wrap tightly covers the cheese ball when you are shaping it.
Other Savory Cheese Balls
This crab rangoon cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer.
Make it and enjoy!
Looking for other savory cheese balls?
Try these:
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Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1/4 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced & divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded imitations crab meat
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic to a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, blend everything together until it's all evenly combined, creamy, & smooth.8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp hot sauce, 1/4 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Add 1 tablespoon of onions, mozzarella, and crab meat to the bowl. Fold in, using a sturdy spatula, until evenly incorporated.1 bunch green onions, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded imitations crab meat
- Scoop the mixture together into a large lump in the bottom of the bowl, then transfer the cheese ball lump to a large sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap it up tightly to completely enclose, then use your hands to shape it into a ball.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight.
- Spread the remaining onion out in an evenish layer on a large plate. Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the onions to evenly coat- pressing in if/as needed.
- Transfer the prepared crab cheese ball to a serving plate.
- Serve with assorted crackers, and enjoy!
Notes
- Let the cream cheese soften completely to room temperature prior to mixing the cheese ball base. Softening it helps it more easily incorporate.
- Before serving, let the cheese ball sit on the counter for 10 minutes or so to soften up.
- Make sure the plastic wrap tightly covers the cheese ball when you are shaping it.
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