Creamy Crab Cheese Ball Wreath

True confession: My place is NOT in the kitchen. I hate to admit it, but my husband is the cook of the house for 360 days of the year. I meander into the kitchen on occasion, and I enjoy my time there during the holiday season. I’ve discovered that as I “mature” my time in the kitchen is much more about the art and enjoyment I can share with family and friends. So as I was creating my masterpiece and my son said, “Mom, as far as comparing your stuff to Dad’s … yours is more decorative and beautiful. It wins the show!” what I heard was “Mom, I love your stuff!” Thanks, Alex. I love you too.

Creamy Crab Cheese Ball Wreath

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 packet Creamy Crab Cheese Ball mix
• 2 sticks imitation crab, chopped
• Optional fresh parsley and pimentos for decoration

Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Creamy Crab Cheese Ball Mix in a bowl until well mixed; stir in the imitation crab. Chill 1-2 hours. Place a glass tumbler upside-down on a small plate to shape the cheese ball. Using a small scoop, arrange the cheese ball mixture around the glass. Remove the glass and smooth out the mixture to form a wreath shape. Add fresh parsley and pimentos for a festive touch.

Creamy Crab Cheese Ball Wreath

Tips:

• You could skip the imitation crab, but I like the added flavor. Certainly real crab would be a bonus!
• You could garnish the wreath with lemon wedges, carrot or radish flowers, etc. during other seasons.
• Serve with butter crackers.

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