Description
This Dried Beef Cheese Ball is a classic, savory appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese blended with dried beef, green onions, and flavorful spices, then rolled in chopped dried beef to create a deliciously creamy and tangy cheese ball ready to serve chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Mixture
- 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon chopped dried beef (from the 4.5 ounces total)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Coating
- Approximately 4.5 ounces dried beef, chopped or snipped into small squares (use the remainder for coating)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, one tablespoon of the chopped dried beef, chopped green onions, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
- Shape Cheese Ball: Form the mixture into a ball using your hands, shaping it firmly but gently.
- Prepare Coating: Sprinkle the remaining chopped dried beef onto a plate or a small rimmed baking sheet to create a coating bed.
- Coat Cheese Ball: Roll the formed cheese ball through the chopped dried beef until its surface is fully coated and covered.
- Chill: Gently wrap the coated cheese ball in cling wrap, pat to perfect the spherical shape, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and firm up. For best results, chill overnight before serving.
Notes
- This cheese ball makes an excellent make-ahead appetizer, improving in flavor after resting overnight.
- You can serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for easier mixing and a smoother texture.
- Use kitchen scissors to snip dried beef into small squares for easier rolling and a better coating texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dried beef cheese ball, appetizer, party snack, cream cheese appetizer, make-ahead cheese ball
