Dried Beef Cheese Ball
You'll love the creamy texture and meaty flavors of this Dried Beef Cheese Ball! It's the perfect appetizer for game days, your next party, holiday gatherings, or as a Thanksgiving appetizer.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 bar (8 oz) full fat cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions chopped small
- 2 ounces dried beef chopped small
Outside The Cheese Ball
- 2 green onions chopped small
- 2 ounces dried beef chopped small
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a spatula or electric hand mixer, mix the softened cream cheese and the shredded cheese until well combined.1 bar (8 oz) full fat cream cheese, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, dried dill, and pepper. Mix to combine.2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried dill, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Gently stir in the green onions and dried beef into the cream cheese mixture and mix thoroughly until combined.2 green onions, 2 ounces dried beef
- Prepare a flat surface with a piece of plastic wrap. Then dump the contents of the bowl onto the plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to help form the cheeseball. Wrap tightly with the plastic wrap (Saran Wrap) and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap from the ball and roll it in a shallow dish filled with the additional dried beef and chopped green onions to coat the outside of the cheese ball. Gently press them into the cheeseball if needed to secure the toppings.2 green onions, 2 ounces dried beef
- Place the cheeseball on a serving tray along with your favorite crackers or veggies. Enjoy!
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Notes
Mixing Tip : If the cream cheese is well softened then it's easily mixed with a rubber spatula. If it's still chilled or straight-from-the-fridge, use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer in order to mix it well until no lumps remain.
Use Full Fat Cream Cheese : For the best thick & creamy texture I highly recommend using full-fat cream cheese only when making a cheese ball. I also recommend using the name brand cream cheese, Philadelphia, as it tastes so much better than the generic store brands.
Small Pieces : Chop the green onion into small pieces, about the same size as the chipped dried beef. Depending on what dried beef you use, you may have to chop it up smaller to make sure it's in small pieces.
Serving Ideas : Cheeseballs are best served with an assortment of crackers such as Ritz crackers (plain, everything, garlic & herb, etc), pretzels, Triscuits, Club crackers, gluten-free nut crackers, Wheat Thins, pita chips, naan bread dippers, table crackers variety pack, or really your favorite type of crackers will be delicious. You can also serve it with veggies like carrots sticks, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.