A Beef Cheese Ball is a savory appetizer made with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and seasoned beef, shaped into a ball and served with crackers or bread. It’s great for parties or gatherings. 🧀🥩
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked ground beef (drained and cooled)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
For coating (optional):
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- or extra shredded cheese
- or chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Cook the beef
Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium heat. Drain excess fat and let it cool.
2. Mix the cheese base
In a bowl combine:
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar
- sour cream
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt and pepper
Mix until smooth.
3. Add the beef
Stir in the cooked ground beef and green onions.
4. Shape the ball
Form the mixture into a ball using your hands or plastic wrap.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours so it firms up.
6. Coat (optional)
Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts, parsley, or more cheese.
Serve With
- Crackers
- Toasted bread slices
- Pretzels
- Fresh vegetable sticks (carrots, celery)
✅ Tip: You can also add crispy beef bits or diced pickles for extra flavor.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Texas-style beef cheese ball (extra spicy) 🌶️
- Bacon ranch cheese ball
- 5-minute no-cook cheese ball recipe.
