scallion & beef cheese ball
I had this, for the first time, at a friend's house about thirty years ago. It was amazingly delicious, so of course I asked her for the recipe and was amazed that it only included three ingredients. It's very easy to make and is always a crowd pleaser.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
A small crowd
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions, green part only (aka green onions)
- 1- 2.2 oz. jars dried beef chipped
- 2- 8 oz. packages cream cheese, room temperature
How To Make scallion & beef cheese ball
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Step 1Rinse and dry scallions; remove white root ends and save for another use. -
Step 2Thinly slice or mince green scallions (I use kitchen shears.) Set aside.
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Step 3Finely mince dried beef (I use kitchen shears.) Set aside.
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Step 4In a mixing bowl, mash cream cheese well with a sturdy fork.
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Step 5Add beef; combine well.
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Step 6Add minced/sliced green scallions; combine very well.
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Step 7Cover and refrigerate for one hour or more, to allow mixture to become firmer before forming into ball (I recommend using food service gloves when forming the cheese ball.) Alternately, you may place the mixture in an appropriately sized bowl and it may be served as a cheese spread, if desired.
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Step 8Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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