Savory Cheese Ball
A nostalgic and easy-to-make cheese ball that blends cream cheese with savory dried beef and fresh green onions, perfect for appetizers at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 to 4 ounces slices of dried beef, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Finely chop the dried beef and slice the green onions.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, dried beef, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt until smooth.
- If desired, fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and coat with chopped pecans if using.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve cold with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
For a milder flavor, rinse the dried beef briefly before chopping. You can substitute with a plant-based cream cheese for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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