Description
A creamy, savory cheese ball coated in crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz slices of dried beef, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for coating, optional)
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dried beef, sliced green onions, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Blend in the shredded cheddar cheese for a creamier texture, if desired.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap to hold its shape.
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 60 minutes to firm it up.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans before serving for an added crunch.
- Serve with an assortment of crunchy crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored tightly wrapped in the fridge. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg