Holiday Dried Beef Cheese Ball
Add a touch of savory elegance to your holiday table with the Holiday Dried Beef Cheese Ball—a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as easy to make as it is delicious. This no-cook recipe combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with the rich, salty bite of dried beef, complemented by fresh green onions, zesty Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of garlic and onion powder. Rolled in crushed pecans for added crunch and a festive finish, this cheese ball is an irresistible centerpiece for crackers, pretzels, or veggie sticks. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this make-ahead appetizer is perfect for holiday parties, potlucks, or any festive gathering. Garnished with optional parsley for a seasonal touch, it's the ultimate blend of flavor, texture, and holiday cheer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 8 oz Dried beef
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 cup Crushed pecans
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes. If you're short on time, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, being careful not to melt it.
Chop the dried beef into small pieces. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the chopped beef to use as an outer coating for the cheese ball. Add the rest to the cream cheese in the bowl.
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the bowl with the cream cheese and dried beef.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined. You can use a spatula or your hands (with gloves) to ensure an even mixture.
Shape the mixture into a ball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and unwrap it. Roll it in the crushed pecans, pressing gently to ensure the nuts adhere evenly to the surface. For added visual appeal, mix in the reserved dried beef pieces and parsley with the pecans before coating.
Transfer the finished cheese ball to a serving plate and serve it with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy your festive holiday appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.9 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.1 g | 615% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 5614 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 115.4 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 638 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 17.4 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 2724 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
