Dried Beef Cheese Ball

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This dried beef cheese ball recipe is a festive favorite in our house. Grandma usually doubles the recipe — otherwise, it won't last long! It can be rolled in ground nuts, bacon bits, or left plain.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 8 ounces cream cheese

  • 3 ounces dried beef

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons monosodium glutamate (MSG)

  • ¼ teaspoon onion salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, dried beef, and chopped onions.

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  3. Mix well, then season with onion salt, monosodium glutamate, and Worcestershire sauce.

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  4. Form into a ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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  5. Roll in bacon bits and top with chopped onions before serving. (optional)

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
8g Fat
1g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 429mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 69mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.