Ultimate Cheese Ball

16 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 2 hr 10 min

“This easy cheese ball is good for any occasion. The mixture may be formed into any shape (e.g., a log, a snowman). Serve with buttery, round crackers.” - by LAW0470

Ingredients

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar dried beef, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

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Original recipe yields 6 cups

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, green onions and dried beef. Form the mixture into a ball. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

Calories
75 cal
4%

Fat
6.8 g
10%

Carbs
1.2 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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MidwestMom

Sep. 8, 2005

"This sounds almost identical to the cheese ball my mother used to make each year. One helpful taste addition to this receip with the dried beef is WORCESTERSHIRE sauce! It really adds a zing to the ..." See moreflavor. Note that this type of ball improves with age, so make it a few days ahead of when you want to eat it."

debindy

Jun. 28, 2008

"THIS IS A GREAT CHEESE BALL! IF USING DRIED BEEF IN THE JAR, RINSE AND DRY THE BEEF BEFORE MIXING INTO CREAM CHEESE. THIS HELPS CUT DOWN THE SALT!! THE BEST!!..." See more"

LRCooker

Dec. 23, 2006

"Great cheese ball recipe. I make something very similar to this but I omit the walnuts and add a tablespoon of worcestshire sauce. Someone else mentioned that this gives this a "zing" and I agree...." See more"

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