EZ Party Cheese Ball

Cold Cheese Dip

EZ Party Cheese Ball

EZ Party Cheese Ball
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Elevate your next gathering with this incredibly easy and endlessly adaptable cheese ball. Creamy, savory, and utterly addictive, it's the perfect make-ahead appetizer that's guaranteed to disappear fast. Customize with your favorite nuts or herbs for a personal touch!

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    2 g
  • Cholesterol
    42 mg
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    534 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

In a food processor, combine the finely chopped dried beef, Italian-style dressing, and softened cream cheese. (5 minutes)

02

Step
2 mins

Process until the mixture is smooth and well-blended. (2 minutes)

03

Step
2 hrs

Transfer the cheese mixture to a medium bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator until it's firm enough to handle and form into a ball. (2 hours)

04

Step
5 mins

Once chilled, remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Shape it into a ball using your hands. (5 minutes)

05

Step
5 mins

Optional: Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans, fresh herbs, or any other desired coating. (5 minutes)

06

Step
12 hrs

Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. (12 hours)

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the cheese mixture.
Experiment with different types of nuts or herbs for the coating. Walnuts, pistachios, chives, or dill are all excellent choices.
Serve with an assortment of crackers, baguette slices, or vegetable sticks for dipping.
The cheese ball can be frozen for up to a month. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Kiara Farrell

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Sarah Cummings

    Jun 28, 2025

    I love that you can make this ahead of time. It's perfect for busy hosts.

  • Vena Oberbrunner

    Jun 13, 2025

    This cheese ball was a huge hit at my party! Everyone raved about it.

  • Osvaldo Kemmer

    Jun 8, 2025

    Freezing it is a game-changer! I always have one on hand for unexpected guests.

  • Nova Powlowski

    Apr 22, 2025

    So easy to make, and tastes amazing! I added some chopped chives for extra flavor.

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