Here’s a classic Dried Beef Cheese Ball recipe—perfect for parties, snacks, or appetizer platters. 🧀🥩
Dried Beef Cheese Ball
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz (115 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz (115 g) dried beef, finely chopped
- 2–3 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for rolling)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor
Instructions
1. Prepare the cheese mixture
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, and butter until smooth.
- Stir in chopped dried beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and parsley if using.
2. Form the ball
- Shape the mixture into a tight ball using your hands or a piece of plastic wrap.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to firm up.
3. Coat the cheese ball
- Spread chopped nuts on a plate.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in nuts until fully coated.
4. Serve
- Place on a serving platter.
- Serve with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika to the cheese mixture.
- Make ahead: can be stored covered in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- For a smaller version, make mini cheese balls for individual servings.
If you want, I can also give a quick 10-minute shortcut version that uses ready-to-eat dried beef slices and makes a creamy, spreadable cheese ball for immediate snacking.
