Here’s a Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball—classic, creamy, and great with crackers 🧀✨
Ingredients
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (2.5–3 oz) dried chipped beef, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or chives
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (for extra cheesiness)
Instructions
- Make the creamed chipped beef
- Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat.
- Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and thick.
- Stir in chopped chipped beef, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Mix the cheese ball
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the cooled chipped beef mixture (and cheddar if using).
- Mix until fully combined.
- Shape & chill
- Scoop onto plastic wrap, shape into a ball.
- Chill at least 2 hours (or overnight) until firm.
- Serve
- Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or veggies.
Optional Coatings
- Chopped parsley
- Crushed crackers
- Finely chopped nuts (if no allergies)
Tips
- Too salty? Rinse the chipped beef before chopping.
- Make ahead friendly—keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Want it softer for spreading? Add 1–2 tablespoons sour cream.
If you’d like, I can give you a no-cook version, a spicy twist, or a mini cheese-ball party platter idea 😄
