easy & delicious cheese ball

Recipe by
Amy Shannon
Lexington, KY

This cheese ball recipe name was originally "Red Cheese Ball". It's not really red so I took the liberty to rename it. I make it several times during the Thanksgiving through Christmas holidays. It always disappears quickly.

yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
method Blend

Ingredients For easy & delicious cheese ball

  • 2 pkg
    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c
    coarsely chopped black olives
  • 10 Tbsp
    finely chopped dried beef, divided
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • parsley - garnish as desired

How To Make easy & delicious cheese ball

  • 1
    Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
  • 2
    Add the worcestershire sauce, olives, 4 tablespoons chopped dried beef, black pepper, onion, and garlic powders. Continue beating until well blended.
  • 3
    Turn out on foil or waxed paper and refrigerate at least 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator & reshape if needed.
  • 4
    Roll cheeseball in the remaining dried beef to coat completely. Wrap in foil or plastic & refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with assorted crackers.

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