Creamy Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
A retro favorite updated for gatherings: tangy chipped beef folded into a smooth, seasoned cream cheese mixture, chilled and shaped into a party-ready cheese ball. Serve with crackers for an easy appetizer that’s salty, savory, and crowd-pleasing.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or wooden spoon
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz. package cream cheese softened (room temperature)
- 1 8 oz. package chipped dried beef finely chopped, if necessary
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 stalks green onion finely chopped, plus extra for garnish (optional)
- Ritz crackers for serving
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Put the softened cream cheese into a large bowl and whip or stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chopped chipped beef and the finely chopped green onions until they’re evenly distributed through the cheese.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix well. Taste and add a pinch of salt if additional seasoning is needed.
- Spoon the mixture onto a square of plastic wrap, pull the edges up, and compress it into a tight ball, twisting the wrap to seal the shape.
- Chill the wrapped cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or until it firms up enough to slice or spread.
- Unwrap and place on a serving plate, garnish with additional sliced green onion if desired, and serve with Ritz crackers.