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This image shows the completed chipped beef cheese ball, beautifully coated with chopped dried beef and green onions, served on a platter with crackers for a delicious and easy-to-share appetizer.

Chipped Beef Cheese Ball Recipe

This Easy Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is the ultimate appetizer, packed with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onions, and salty dried beef. It’s a burst of flavors in every bite and perfect for any gathering!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
CHILL 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8-ounce packages Cream cheese, softened
  • 5 ounces dried Beef chopped (save about 1/4 cup for coating)
  • 5 Green onions chopped (save some for coating)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cheese Ball:

  • In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, most of the chopped dried beef (reserve some for coating), most of the chopped green onions (reserve some for coating), shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
    This image shows softened cream cheese along with chopped dried beef and green onions being prepared in a large bowl for the cheese ball mixture.
  • Mix everything together until well blended.
    This image shows the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and chopped dried beef being mixed together thoroughly to create a rich and flavorful cheese ball mixture.

Shape and Chill:

  • Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
    This image shows the blended cheese mixture being shaped into a smooth ball, ready to be wrapped and chilled for firmness.
  • Chill the cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least an hour, until it becomes firm.
    This image shows the freshly shaped cheese ball wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, being placed in the refrigerator to chill and firm up.

Coat and Serve:

  • Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and roll it in the reserved chopped dried beef and green onions until coated all over.
    This image shows the chilled cheese ball being rolled in reserved chopped dried beef and green onions, giving it a textured and flavorful coating before serving.
  • Serve the cheese ball with your favorite crackers and enjoy!
    This image shows the fully coated chipped beef cheese ball placed on a serving platter alongside crackers, ready to be enjoyed as a savory appetizer.

Notes

  • Soften Cream Cheese Properly: Ensure the cream cheese is well softened at room temperature before mixing. This makes it easier to blend with other ingredients smoothly.
  • Adjust Seasonings to Taste: Taste the mixture before shaping into a ball. Adjust the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt to suit your preference for flavor.
  • Chill for Easy Shaping: Chill the mixture for at least an hour before shaping into a ball. This helps it firm up, making it easier to roll in the coating ingredients later.
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