Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party or game day? This dried beef cream cheese ball recipe is a classic that never goes out of style.
Combining rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, savory Worcestershire sauce, and smoky chipped beef, this easy-to-make cheese ball has a tangy flavor that's hard to beat. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or a casual get-together, this quick make-ahead party food is the perfect appetizer and will disappear fast!
Cheese has a lot of protein, which is good for you, but it contains quite a bit of fat; you might not think the fat part is so great, but back in the day, cavemen needed fats and protein for energy. That's why our brains are wired to crave cheese. Who knew!
I have several go-to cheese appetizers. One of our family favorites is a hot dip, meaning hot, not spicy hot, that we simply call "The Dip." It's so fabulous, very rich and flavorful.
Another cheese ball recipe includes Velveeta cheese, cream cheese, pecans, and garlic powder rolled in chili powder. Yummy.
Dried Beef Cream Cheese Ball Recipe
Ingredients
2 8-ounce blocks of Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Shredded Medium or Sharp Cheese
1 2.25-ounce jar Hormel 95% Fat Free Dried Beef (rinsed)
1 2.25-ounce can chopped black olives (diced)
1 small Bunch Green Onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Accent
Ingredient Prep
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- Soften the cream cheese
- Rinse and pat dry the dried beef
- Chop the green onions- the white and light green parts, and just a little of the dark green blades.
- Dice the black olives with a mini chopper or by hand
Instructions
Combine softened cream cheese, Accent, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Lay the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and gather the sides to pull the wrap around the cheese mixture. Twist the wrap to shape the mixture into a ball.
Refrigerate and let the ingredients meld for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
This recipe makes enough for two dried beef cheese balls. Serve with Wheat Thins, Sociables, or your favorite crackers.
I like to add the spices and Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese first, so they incorporate well before mixing in the other ingredients.
The cheese ball should keep well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Cheese Ball with Dried Beef FAQS
Can I make the cheese ball ahead of time?
Yes! In fact, it tastes even better when made ahead. You can prepare this cheese ball 24 to 48 hours in advance. Just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Why do you need to rinse dried beef?
Dried beef (often sold in jars as chipped beef) is heavily salt-cured. Rinsing it quickly in water and patting it dry removes excess surface salt, so your cheese ball with all that chipped dried beef has a savory, balanced flavor rather than being overwhelmingly salty.
What are the best crackers to serve with a dried beef Cream cheese ball?
This savory cheese ball needs sturdy crackers that won't break, since it's firm. Great options include Wheat Thins, Sociables, buttery round crackers, or even pretzel crisps.
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Dried Beef Cream Cheese Ball
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- 2 8 ounce Blocks of Cream Cheese soften
- 1 cup Shredded Medium or Sharp Cheese
- 1 2.25 ounce Jar Hormel 95% Fat Free Dried Beef rinsed
- 1 2.25 ounce Can Chopped Black Olives diced
- 1 small Bunch of Green Onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Accent
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, Accent, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Lay the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and gather the sides to pull the wrap around the cheese mixture. Twist the wrap to shape the mixture into a ball.
- You can also separate the mixture into two cheese balls.
- Refrigerate and let the ingredients meld for a couple of hours before serving.
Kathy Owen says
My family loved this!