Description
Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball delivers a nostalgic twist on classic party appetizers, blending savory dried beef with cream cheese and zesty seasonings. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing bite that perfectly balances rich, tangy flavors with a smooth, spreadable texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 8 ounces (227 grams) chipped dried beef
Seasonings:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 grams) garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (2.5 grams) onion powder
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- 3 stalks green onions
- Ritz crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigerator and allow it to reach room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, ensuring smooth blending and easy manipulation.
- Meticulously dice chipped beef into small, uniform pieces, then finely mince green onions to distribute flavor evenly throughout the cheese mixture.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese with precisely chopped chipped beef and green onions, using a sturdy spatula to blend ingredients thoroughly.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder into the mixture, gently folding to ensure even distribution of seasonings. Taste and add kosher salt as needed to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the cheese mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, using the wrap to help shape the blend into a compact, symmetrical ball approximately 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 centimeters) in diameter.
- Securely wrap the cheese ball, pressing gently to eliminate air pockets and create a smooth exterior. Refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm.
- Unwrap the chilled cheese ball and transfer to a decorative serving platter, garnishing with additional finely chopped green onions for visual appeal and fresh flavor accent.
- Serve alongside buttery Ritz crackers or an assortment of crisp, crunchy crackers to complement the creamy, savory cheese ball.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by letting cream cheese reach room temperature for effortless blending.
- Finely chop beef and green onions to distribute flavors evenly throughout the cheese mixture.
- Blend cream cheese, beef, and green onions together, adding garlic and onion powders for a robust taste profile.
- Wrap the mixture tightly in plastic, shaping into a perfect ball and refrigerate to solidify texture.
- Unwrap and plate the cheese ball, sprinkling extra green onions for a fresh, vibrant garnish that catches everyone’s eye.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 168 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 829 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: <1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg