Beef cheese ball

Here’s a savory Beef Cheese Ball 🧀🥩—great as an appetizer or party snack, served with crackers or bread.

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Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup cooked ground beef (well-drained and cooled)
• 1–2 tbsp finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional: chopped parsley or green onions

For coating (optional)

• Chopped nuts, parsley, bacon bits, or extra shredded cheese

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Instructions

1. Cook beef:
   • Brown ground beef in a skillet.
   • Drain excess fat and let cool completely.
2. Mix base:
   • In a bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
3. Add flavor:
   • Mix in cooked beef, onion, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Shape:
   • Scoop mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
5. Coat (optional):
   • Roll cheese ball in chopped nuts, herbs, or bacon bits.
6. Chill:
   • Refrigerate at least 1 hour to firm up.
7. Serve:
   • Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or veggie sticks.

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Tips & Variations

• Spicy: Add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
• BBQ style: Mix in 1–2 tbsp BBQ sauce.
• Extra cheesy: Use a blend of cheddar and mozzarella or pepper jack.
• Make-ahead: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

If you want, I can give a baked beef cheese ball, a no-onion version, or a low-carb option.