Description

This Easy Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is a creamy, savory appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining softened cream cheese, butter, sharp cheddar, and diced chipped beef with a touch of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder, it’s rolled in a flavorful mix of extra beef and fresh chives, making each bite rich and satisfying. Serve chilled with crackers or sliced vegetables for a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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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)

Coating

1 ounce chipped beef (diced)
¼ cup chopped chives

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Instructions

Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: Place the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl and mix together until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
Add Flavorings and Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sliced green onions, and 4 ounces of diced chipped beef until fully combined, forming a uniform mixture.
Shape and Chill: Form the mixture into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld and the ball to firm up.
Prepare Coating: On a plate, combine the remaining diced chipped beef with the chopped chives, mixing them evenly to create the coating mixture.
Coat and Refrigerate: Remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the beef and chive mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating evenly over the surface. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
For best flavor, chill the cheese ball for at least an hour before serving.
Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Keep refrigerated until serving to maintain shape and freshness.
You can substitute shredded Monterey Jack or Colby cheese for cheddar if preferred.