Here’s a classic Beef Cheese Ball 🧀🥩 — a creamy, savory appetizer perfect for parties or snacking.
🧀 Beef Cheese Ball
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked ground beef, cooled
- 2–3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup crushed crackers, nuts, or herbs (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, cooked ground beef, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Shape the ball
- Form the mixture into a round ball (about 6 inches diameter).
- Coat the ball
- Roll the beef cheese ball in crushed crackers, nuts, or chopped herbs to cover evenly.
- Chill
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1–2 hours to firm up.
- Serve
- Place on a platter and serve with crackers, breadsticks, or raw veggies for dipping.
Tips for the Best Beef Cheese Ball
- Use cooled cooked beef to avoid melting the cream cheese.
- Variations: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or smoked gouda for extra flavor.
- Add-ins: Finely chopped bell peppers, olives, or bacon bits work well.
- Presentation: Garnish with chopped parsley, chives, or paprika.
Variations
- Spicy version: Add hot sauce or diced jalapeños to the mixture.
- Bacon-wrapped: Wrap the cheese ball in bacon and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Cheese blend: Mix cheddar, Swiss, and mozzarella for a richer flavor.
If you want, I can give a super flavorful, restaurant-style beef cheese ball recipe that’s extra creamy, perfectly seasoned, and packed with bold flavors—a real crowd-pleaser.
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