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Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

Savory Chipped Beef Cheese Ball: A Simple Delight for Parties

Delightful Chipped Beef Cheese Ball elevates gatherings with rich flavors and creamy textures, perfect for parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Ball
  • 2 oz Dried Beef thinly sliced jerky can be a substitute
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese ensure it’s softened
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Onion green onions can be used for a fresher taste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce can be used as an alternative
For Serving
  • 1 box Ritz Crackers or other crunchy crackers
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dried Beef: Pulse the dried beef in a food processor until finely chopped, about 15-20 seconds. Set aside 2/3 cup for mixture, reserve the rest.
  2. Beat the Cream Cheese: In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Combine the Ingredients: Stir in reserved beef, sweet onion, and Worcestershire sauce with cream cheese until well mixed.
  4. Refrigerate the Mixture: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  5. Shape the Cheese Ball: Scoop mixture and shape it into a ball with clean hands.
  6. Coat the Cheese Ball: Roll in reserved chopped dried beef until evenly coated.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Wrap and refrigerate for another hour.
  8. Serve with Accompaniments: Serve with Ritz crackers and fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make-ahead friendly. Prepare a day in advance for convenience. Store wrapped in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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