Ooooh yes 😄 Beef cheese ball — retro, savory, and always the first thing gone at a party. Here’s a classic, crowd-pleasing version, plus easy tweaks.
🧀🥩 Beef Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup dried beef*, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
*Dried beef = jarred chipped beef (like Armour)
Instructions
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
2️⃣ Stir in chopped dried beef, green onions, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and pepper.
3️⃣ Cover and chill 30–60 minutes to firm up.
4️⃣ Shape into a ball.
5️⃣ Optional: roll in extra chopped beef, parsley, or nuts.
🥨 Serve With
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Rye bread
- Celery sticks
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Extra cheesy: add a little cream cheese + sharp cheddar
- Spicy: add hot sauce or diced jalapeños
- Ranch style: mix in 1–2 tbsp ranch seasoning
- Make ahead: keeps well 2–3 days in the fridge
If you want a no-chop “dump and mix” version or a low-salt alternative (since dried beef is salty), just say the word 👌
