Description
Discover a rich, creamy cream cheese ball with savory dried beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions for the perfect party appetizer.
Ingredients
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 jar (4.5 ounces) dried beef, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables for serving
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and green onions until smooth.
Fold in chopped dried beef, reserving a small portion for garnish.
Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in chopped parsley and reserved dried beef.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Unwrap and place on a serving plate.
Garnish with parsley and serve with crackers and vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier twist, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne. Light cream cheese can be used to reduce fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cream cheese ball, dried beef cheese ball, cream cheese appetizer, savory cheese ball