Festive Dried Beef Cheese Ball

Submitted by Peggy V.

"A slight twist from the others. Use your favorite french onion dip to create a creamier version! This has been in my recipe file for the last two decades and always receives compliments! Sorry Heather, I should have stressed to really rinse the dried beef well to wash away the salty residue, as I always have success."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces French onion dip
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) jar dried beef, rinse and pat dry
• 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup of your favoite chopped nuts, i prefer pecans

directions

1. Chop the dried beef into small pieces and mix with all other ingredients except nuts.
2. Form ball, roll in chopped nuts and refrigerate until firm.
3. Serve with your favorite cracker.

Reviews

[CookinFool]

i agree it was toooooo salty. i mean almost anything would taste better. Also, if you ever decide to make this dish be near a bathroom because it will be like a ton of bricks

 

[Heather Nielsen]

I got this recipe for my mom to make for our super bowl party. It turned out way to salty and oniony flavored. I think that if you use the dip OR the onion flakes this may take the severe saltyness away.