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Dried Beef Cheese Ball Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Dried Beef Cheese Ball is a savory and creamy appetizer perfect for parties and holidays. Made with a smooth cream cheese base, seasoned with onion and garlic powders, green onions, and tangy Worcestershire sauce, then rolled in chopped dried beef for a flavorful, textured crust. It’s easy to prepare ahead and served best chilled with crackers.

Ingredients

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Cheese Ball Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon dried beef, chopped or snipped into small squares
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Coating

  • 4.5 ounces dried beef, chopped or snipped into small squares (reserved for coating)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, one tablespoon of chopped dried beef, chopped green onions, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce thoroughly until well combined.
  2. Form Cheese Ball: Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands, ensuring it’s compact and holds together well.
  3. Prepare Coating: Spread the remaining chopped dried beef onto a plate or small rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Coat Cheese Ball: Roll the cheese ball over the chopped dried beef, pressing gently so the beef adheres evenly over the surface of the ball.
  5. Chill: Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly in cling wrap, shaping it carefully to maintain a smooth spherical form. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavor improves if made a day ahead.

Notes

  • This cheese ball is a rich and flavorful appetizer with a creamy base and savory oniony seasonings.
  • Rolling the cheese ball in dried beef adds a nice texture and bold flavor.
  • Perfect to serve with a variety of crackers for guests.
  • Make-ahead friendly: chilling overnight enhances the flavors.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 ounce)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 380 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg

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