Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball Recipe Creamy and Savory Party Appetizer Mixing up tangy cream cheese with a punchy parade of chipped beef, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings, this nostalgic spin on the classic snack will bring a smile to your face. It doesn’t get much better than this savory spread, whether spread on Ritz crackers or served up with your fave dippers — or even both! — and it’s sure to win over your taste buds at your next get-together!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Fast and Simple: Stir, refrigerate and serve, great for someone who’s running late.
Versatile: Serve with crackers, baguette slices or fresh veggies for variety.
Bold Flavors: The blend is to die for in cream cheese, pictured, spiced chipped beef
Do Ahead: This cheese ball is super portable and easy to make ahead, perfect for parties.
As a Party Pleaser: Whether for a holiday party, potluck or low-key get together, this appetizer never fails to win people over.
Key Ingredients:
Cream Cheese: What the cheese ball is actually made of; the ubiquitous creamy, tangy stuff. Just make sure it’s softened to room temperature so it mixes in easily.
Chipped Dried Beef: I use chipped dried beef, it gives the cheese ball that salty savory punch. Chop it finely so you can distribute it throughout the mixture.
Worcestershire Sauce: A splash of this umami-packed sauce adds depth of flavor to the mix.
Green Onions: Green onions are sharp and sweet, and they add color and nice oniony flavor that breaks up the richness of the cream cheese.
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: Almost called flavor palette both of these staples provide a mild savoriness and richness without overpowering other elements of the food.
Ritz Crackers: Ritz crackers are buttery and crunchy, which means they are the perfect accompaniment to a creamy cheese ball. Feel free to use your favorite crackers or fresh veggies instead, if you prefer.
