Here’s a classic Chipped Beef Cheese Ball recipe — creamy, savory, and perfect for crackers, veggies, or toasted bread. It’s a crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in minutes!
🧀 Chipped Beef Cheese Ball (Classic Recipe)
Ingredients
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2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 jar (2.5–3 oz) dried chipped beef, finely chopped
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1–2 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Optional coating: additional chopped chipped beef, chopped parsley, or chopped pecans
Instructions
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Prep the cream cheese
Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature so it mixes easily. -
Reserve some beef
Set aside a small handful of chopped chipped beef to coat the outside later (optional). -
Mix everything together
In a bowl, combine:-
softened cream cheese
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chopped chipped beef
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green onions
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Worcestershire sauce
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garlic powder
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onion powder
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pepper
Mix until everything is evenly blended.
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Shape into a ball
Use clean hands or a spatula to form the mixture into a round ball. -
Roll in coating (optional)
Roll the cheese ball in the reserved beef, parsley, or pecans to cover the outside. -
Chill
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
This firms it up and enhances the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
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Ritz or butter crackers
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Wheat crackers
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Celery sticks or sliced cucumbers
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Pita chips
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Toasted baguette rounds
Recipe Variations
🍽️ Chipped Beef Ranch Cheese Ball
Add 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning.
🌶️ Spicy Version
Add finely diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
🥓 Chipped Beef & Bacon Cheese Ball
Mix in ¼ cup cooked crumbled bacon for smoky flavor.
If you’d like, I can also give you a chipped beef cheese ball shaped like a holiday wreath or pinecone — super cute for parties!
