Best 9 Crab Salad With Cream Cheese Recipes

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Crab salad with cream cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is made with fresh or canned crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and various seasonings. This classic dish is often served on crackers, bread, or lettuce leaves, and can also be used as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, crab salad with cream cheese is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CREAMY CRAB SALAD



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This easy-on-the-pocket salad beautifully dresses up economical imitation crab. My husband's grandmother gladly shared the recipe. -Barb Stanton, Winona, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) medium shell pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pepper
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add crab, onions, carrot, cucumber and green pepper. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt, vinegar and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRAB SALAD



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Make and share this Crab Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Giggles

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces imitation crabmeat
8 ounces fat free cream cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  • Chop crab meat into bite size pieces.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Serve cold.

OPEN FACED CRAB SALAD SANDWICH



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chili sauce
Lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Pinch crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1/4 teaspoon grated horseradish, optional
4 croissants
3/4 pound lump crab, picked to remove shells
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon capers, chopped
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Dash hot pepper sauce
Pinch crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • To make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise with the ketchup and chili sauce in a bowl or food processor. Season the sauce with lemon juice, salt and pepper, Worcestershire, crab boil and grated horseradish and reserve.
  • To make the sandwiches: Slice the croissants in half then lightly toast them in the oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the crab with the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and capers. Season the mixture with Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, crab boil, lemon juice and salt and pepper.
  • Spoon or pipe the crab mixture onto the croissant halves. Arrange the sandwiches on 4 plates. Drizzle with sauce and serve.

CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

CRAB SALAD



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Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds crabmeat
2 ½ cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 pinch paprika
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

COTTAGE CHEESE CRAB SALAD



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This is a great summer main dish. Dijon mustard adds a touch of zing to the dressing. My husband, David, and I especially enjoy this salad on warm days.-Elisa Lochridge, Tigard, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Lettuce leaves
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in crab, celery and onions. Serve on lettuce-lined plates with tomato wedges.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB SALAD WITH CREAM CHEESE



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This recipe is made with imitation crab salad and is great on croissants. It is different from the usual crab salad as it is made with cream cheese. Very easy, we take crackers and eat it while boating all the time!

Provided by Amber C.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat
8 ounces cream cheese, slightly softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise, add to taste, it may need more
1 cup celery, diced
5 ounces black olives, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put crab meat in a mixing bowl and stir until crab has shredded into small pieces.
  • Add cream cheese, mix until well combined.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, mix until well combined.
  • Place in fridge until cold.
  • Serve cold on croissants, crackers, bread etc!
  • *The salad will not have big pieces of crab, when mixing it breaks it down*.

TAMMY'S CRAB SALAD



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Barilla® elbow noodles, Hellman's® mayonnaise, frozen peas, imitation crab, and mild Cheddar cheese make for a quick and delicious cold salad that is sure to be a hit at parties!

Provided by Ashley Rauschnot

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni (such as Barilla®)
½ (16 ounce) jar mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
milk, or to taste
¼ cup white sugar
1 pound imitation crabmeat, cut into chunks
12 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, milk, and sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir elbow macaroni, crabmeat, Cheddar cheese, and peas together in a large bowl. Pour mayonnaise mixture over crab mixture and stir to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 67.4 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 947.2 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

CRAB SALAD CHEESE BALL OR SPREAD



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We love cheese balls. They're great served at a party or a holiday appetizer. This crab version is super tasty. Peppers and celery give the cheese ball a nice crunch. Quick and easy, this is guaranteed to be a hit.

Provided by Judy Garcia @snflwr8351

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise (may use reduced-fat)
1 dash(es) garlic salt, to taste
1 dash(es) ground black pepper, to taste
8 ounce(s) imitation crab meat (can use real crab)
1/2 cup(s) finely grated mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
2 tablespoon(s) finely grated sweet red bell pepper
2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped green onions
2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped celery
2 package(s) cream cheese, softened (8 oz. each)

Steps:

  • Chop vegetables.
  • Cream together the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Shape into one or two balls and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with crackers.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat will work well, but avoid canned crab meat as it can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the salad. Some good options include celery, onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. This is the base of the salad, so it's important to use a mayonnaise that you like the taste of.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until the salad is flavorful.
  • Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a crab salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give crab salad a try.

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