Servings: 8–10
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for: Parties, holidays, snacks
Classic Party Cheese Ball with Big Flavor
Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is a classic appetizer that’s creamy, salty, and packed with flavor. The dried beef, cream cheese, and green onions make the perfect spread for crackers, and it only takes a few minutes to mix together.
This is one of those old-school recipes that always disappears fast at parties.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package chipped dried beef, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Ritz crackers, for serving
Optional garnish
- Extra green onions
How to Make Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
1. Mix Cream Cheese
Place softened cream cheese in a bowl.
Stir until smooth.
2. Add Beef & Onions
Add chopped chipped beef.
Add green onions.
Mix well.
3. Add Seasonings
Add:
- Worcestershire sauce
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
Taste and add salt if needed.
4. Shape the Cheese Ball
Place mixture on plastic wrap.
Wrap tightly.
Shape into ball.
5. Chill
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes.
Until firm.
6. Serve
Place on plate.
Garnish with green onions.
Serve with crackers.
Optional Add-Ins
- Shredded cheddar
- Jalapeños
- Bacon bits
- Pecans
Final Thoughts
This cheese ball is creamy, salty, and full of flavor with almost no work.
It’s one of the easiest appetizers you can make and always a hit.
