1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen crab meat or 1 (6 oz.) can crab meat
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 tsp. chopped chives
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Thaw and drain crab meat. Blend softened cream cheese, chives, garlic powder and salt. Fold in crab meat. Shape into a ball or log. Roll in chopped pecans. Chill.