Festive Dried Beef Cheese Ball

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: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8  ounces  French onion dip
• 8  ounces  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2ounce) 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.