CRAB-BRIE CHEESE BALL

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This is no ordinary cheese ball! The phyllo-wrapped, baked Brie always wows the crowd at parties I host for the employees and customers of my small business. -Jody Issod, Marlborough, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (6 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
16 sheets phyllo dough (14 inch x 9 inch sheet size)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese, rind removed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Shape into a ball; set aside. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. (Keep remaining dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Brush dough with butter. Repeat with remaining phyllo, brushing each layer with remaining butter., Place Brie in center of phyllo stack; top with ball of crab mixture. Bring up corners of dough around Brie and ball; invert and place seam side down in a greased 9-in. pie plate. Combine egg and water. Brush over dough., Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving with crackers.

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheese balls.


Jamil Ahead
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Shahbaz RK
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I love that this recipe uses fresh crab meat. It makes the cheese ball extra flavorful.


Ryan Founds
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I've never made a cheese ball before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Hamzah Asender
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This cheese ball is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Frank Hanz
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved this cheese ball. The brie and cream cheese mellow out the flavor of the crab, making it more palatable.


Miyanda Mwiinga
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This is the best cheese ball recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Rosid Ahmed
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


SANDIP SIWA
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheese ball turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of crunch from the pecans.


Chisom Ujunwa
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Muzmil Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The combination of crab and brie is divine!


Binda Lal Sah
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Waqs Ahmad
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This crab brie cheese ball was a hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.