Here’s a savory Beef Cheese Ball 🧀🥩—a great appetizer for parties or snacks with crackers.
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
- 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked ground beef (crumbled and cooled)
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
For Coating (optional):
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- or chopped parsley
- or extra shredded cheese
Instructions
1. Cook the Beef
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat and let it cool completely.
2. Mix the Cheese Ball
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled ground beef and green onions.
- Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
3. Shape
- Form the mixture into a ball shape using your hands or plastic wrap.
4. Coat
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts, parsley, or shredded cheese.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours so it becomes firm.
6. Serve
- Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks.
✅ Tips
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- A pinch of smoked paprika or chili flakes gives it a nice kick.
- Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can also show you 5 popular cheese ball flavors (bacon ranch, taco, jalapeño, garlic herb, and pizza cheese ball). 🧀
