Chipped Beef Cheese Ball

4 from 1 vote

Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is a salty, savory cheese ball covered in toasted pecans and sliced green onions. This retro cocktail party appetizer is always a favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Southern

Keyword: easy cheese ball

Servings:

Ingredients

1 (4.5-ounce) jar dried beef
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese softened
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions sliced
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Instructions

Place dried beef in a bowl of warm water for 3 minutes. Drain and blot dry with paper towels. Chop into little pieces.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, garlic powder, and Worcesteshire sauce until smooth and blended.
Add dried beef and cheddar cheese and mix in.
Stir in half the green onions.
Shape mixture into a ball and cover in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Roll cheese ball in green onions and toasted pecans and serve with crackers.

Notes

Soaking the dried beef in warm water helps remove some of the saltiness.

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