Chipped Beef Cheese Ball with green pepper and onions. A delicious, creamy appetizer for a party. Serve with crackers, bread or vegetables for the perfect party food.
This dried beef cheese ball is something my parents would make during the holidays when we had family visit. It’s a great appetizer for entertaining-creamy, crunchy and so delicious! I enjoy it so much, I even made it into a dried beef dip. Would be a great addition to a cheese board or paired with a blushing mimosa.
Chipped beef cheese ball
There are so many wonderful cheese ball recipes like this pimento cheese ball. This chipped beef recipe version is one of my favorites.
Ingredients needed
Cream cheese – The base of the mixture. Full fat works best.
Green pepper – This adds color and crunch. Over the holidays I will do half green and half red pepper.
Green onion – Adds a nice mild onion taste.
Chipped beef – Also know as dried beef. This is the star of the show.
Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and seasoned salt – Add saltiness and flavor.
What is chipped beef?
Chipped beef is pressed, salted and dried beef that has been sliced very thin. You can find chipped beef in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, usually by deli meats.
How to roll a cheese ball
Using plastic wrap helps to form a cheese ball with minimal mess.
Place the mixture in the middle of a section of plastic wrap.
Gather the corners together and twist. Use your hands to form a ball and then unwrap the plastic or cut the twist at the base.
How to make
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- Combine: Add chopped, dried beef, cream cheese, green pepper, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and seasoned salt to a bowl.
- Mix: Mix all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Shape: Place the mixture on a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
- Cool: Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Tips for making a cheese ball
- A big tip with using cream cheese is to allow it to softened. It makes it SO much easier to mix together with the other ingredients.
- Make sure to dice your ingredients pretty small so they are easy to eat.
- Take out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving to allow to soften.
- If you would like to add a little more color and crunch to the cheese ball, roll in chopped nuts before serving.
How to serve
Crackers, cut up vegetables or little pieces or toasted bread are good options. I have also used this mixture to stuff in mushrooms.
FAQ’s
How long does it last?
If you store in an air tight container in the refrigerator, this will stay good for about a week.
Can I freeze?
Yes you can freeze a chipped beef cream cheese ball. Keep the ball in the plastic wrap and then place in a freezer safe bag. Once you are ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator. If you want to add a coating, do that after it has thawed.
More delicious appetizers
- Hot sausage beer cheese dip – One of our favorite appetizer recipes on the blog.
- Jalapeno popper dip – Filled with sausage, cheese and peppers.
- Easy chicken empanadas – These are so easy to make and always a huge hit.
- Sausage Balls – Appetizer or meal, these 3 ingredient balls pack a lot of flavor.
- Fried Tortellini – A restaurant classic.
This cheese ball recipe with dried beef is one of my favorite things to serve for a crowd.
Enjoy! ~Heather
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Chipped Beef Cheese ball
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 8 oz package of chipped beef, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced green onions
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl and mix together.
- Form mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Unwrap and serve with cracker, vegetables, or sliced bread.
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