Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried beef
• 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

0 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until well blended.
2. Stir in the parsley, green onions, cheddar cheese, dried beef, walnuts, cranberries, celery, and bell pepper.
3. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
5. When ready to serve, shape the cheese ball into a ball.

Nutritional Information:

• Serving size: 1/8 ball
• Calories: 185
• Fat: 12g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 180mg
• Carbohydrates: 10g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Savory and tangy
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Can be prepared ahead of time
• Serve with crackers, chips, or vegetables

User Comments:

• "This dried beef cheese ball is so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of flavors and textures."
• "I always make this cheese ball for my parties and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!"
• "This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover dried beef."
• "I like to add a little bit of chopped sundried tomato to my cheese ball for an extra burst of flavor."
• "This cheese ball is so versatile. I've even used it as a filling for sandwiches and wraps."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have dried beef on hand, you can substitute with finely chopped roast beef or pastrami.
• To make a larger cheese ball, simply double the recipe.
• If the cheese ball is too soft, refrigerate it for an additional hour or two before serving.
• To prevent the cheese ball from sticking to your hands when shaping it, coat your hands with a little bit of olive oil or cooking spray.