Description
This Easy Chipped Beef Cheese Ball recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or gatherings. It blends smooth cream cheese and butter with sharp cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, green onions, and tender chipped beef, then chills to meld the flavors. The cheese ball is coated with a savory combination of diced chipped beef and fresh chives for an impressive and tasty presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Base
- 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 4 ounces chipped beef (diced, divided)
Coating
- 1 ounce chipped beef (diced)
- ¼ cup chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl and mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add flavorings and mix: Incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sliced green onions, and 4 ounces of diced chipped beef into the cream cheese mixture. Stir well until everything is evenly combined.
- Shape and chill: Form the combined mixture into a ball shape. Wrap the cheese ball tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Coat the cheese ball: On a plate, mix the remaining 1 ounce of diced chipped beef with the chopped chives. Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the beef and chive mixture until the outside is thoroughly coated.
- Chill until serving: Place the coated cheese ball back in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables of your choice.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese and butter to come to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for a richer flavor.
- Make sure to chill the cheese ball for at least an hour for best texture and flavor.
- This cheese ball pairs excellently with assorted crackers and fresh vegetables.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated tightly wrapped.
