Description
A rich, savory, and irresistibly creamy cheese ball made with chipped beef, perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) chipped dried beef, finely chopped and divided
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 green onions, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Ritz crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, half of the chopped chipped beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions. Mix until smooth and fully blended (5 minutes).
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and shape into a smooth ball. Refrigerate until firm (20 minutes).
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and gently press the remaining chopped chipped beef all over the outside so it sticks evenly (5 minutes).
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter, sprinkle with extra green onions, and serve with buttery round crackers (2 minutes).
Notes
- For best flavor, let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
- This cheese ball can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg