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Cheese Ball


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A delicious cheese ball made with cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and dried beef.


Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces cream cheese (2 (8-ounce packages), softened to room temperature. I used full fat.)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 5 ounces dried beef (2 (2 packages), finely diced)
  • 4 green onions (tops finely diced)
  • 1 ½ cups Sharp White Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the softened cream cheese to a large bowl.
  2. Add the Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Use an electric mixture to fully mix well and smooth out.
  3. Add ¾ of the finely diced dried beef, ¾ of the finely diced green onion and ¾ of the shredded cheese. (You are reserving the remaining beef, onions and cheese to dress the outside of the cheese ball before serving.) Stir well until combined.
  4. Place a large sheet of plastic wrap on your counter surface.
  5. Spoon all the cheese dip onto the plastic wrap.
  6. Grab under plastic and all around the cheeseball and make sure to fully cover it with plastic. Use your hands to mold it into a smooth ball.
  7. Refrigerate for at least two hours.
  8. Before serving, add the remaining beef and cheese to a medium plate and mix to combine.
  9. Unwrap the cheeseball and place it on the plate.
  10. Press the beef and cheese into the surface of the entire cheese ball.
  11. Place your cheeseball in the center of your serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining green onions on top.
  12. Place crackers around the ball to serve!

Notes

  • This cheese ball can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • You can modify the types of cheese or add additional ingredients as desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg