Description
A simple recipe for a savory cheeseball made with dried chipped beef, perfect for serving at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces dried chipped beef, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped chipped beef, cheddar cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Place the chopped nuts on a plate or shallow dish.
- Roll the cheeseball in the nuts until it is completely coated.
- Wrap the cheeseball tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Serve chilled with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- You can substitute dried beef with dried smoked beef for a different flavor.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can pulse the ingredients in a food processor instead of mixing by hand.
- Prepare this cheeseball a day ahead for best flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cheeseball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: chipped beef cheeseball, party appetizer, cream cheese dip, dried beef spread, holiday snack