Here is a full recipe for a Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball (a classic savory party appetizer). It’s creamy, salty, and great with crackers or toasted bread.
🧀 Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball
🕒 Prep Time
15 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Servings: ~10–12
🥩 Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 jar (2.5–3 oz) chipped dried beef, rinsed and finely chopped
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons sour cream
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1 tablespoon mayonnaise
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2 green onions, finely sliced
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for coating)
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Extra chopped chipped beef or parsley for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Soften the cream cheese
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature about 30 minutes so it mixes smoothly.
2. Mix the base
In a large bowl combine:
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Cream cheese
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Sour cream
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Mayonnaise
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Worcestershire sauce
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Garlic powder
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Black pepper
Beat or mix until smooth.
3. Add the mix-ins
Stir in:
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Chopped chipped beef
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Shredded cheddar
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Green onions
Mix until evenly combined.
4. Shape the cheese ball
Scoop the mixture onto plastic wrap and form into a ball shape.
5. Chill
Wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1–2 hours so it firms up.
6. Coat (optional but recommended)
Before serving, roll the cheese ball in:
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chopped pecans/walnuts
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extra chipped beef
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parsley
7. Serve
Place on a platter and serve with:
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crackers
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pretzels
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toasted baguette slices
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vegetable sticks
⭐ Tips
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If the beef is very salty, rinse and pat dry first.
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Add 1–2 tablespoons of the beef jar liquid if you want stronger flavor.
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For a spicy version add ½ tsp cayenne or diced jalapeños.
💡 Make Ahead: This cheese ball can be made 1–2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
If you want, I can also show you:
• The original Southern-style creamed chipped beef cheese ball
• A 5-ingredient quick version
• A restaurant-style ultra-creamy version.