There’s nothing I love more than a good appetizer. Especially if it’s a dip or spread to eat with something crunchy. And this cheese all recipe is one that hits the spot every time.
Growing up, my mom made this cheese ball for every holiday, and year after year, it has remained a family favorite. With fresh green onion, savory dried beef, and salty black olives, the flavors in this recipe will keep you coming back for more!
How to Make Mom’s Cheese Ball
This recipe is truly one of the quickest and simplest. Start by chopping the beef, olives, and green onions and shredding the cheese. Add these ingredients and the softened cream cheese to your stand mixer, fixed with the paddle attachment, and mix on a medium speed until fully combined. Scrape the sides down and roughly form into a ball. Dump the contents of your mixing bowl onto a piece of plastic wrap and wrap the ball up tightly before refrigeration.
Serve this ball with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for a delicious variety of flavors. This can also be placed in an air tight container and be stored in the fridge up to 5 days.
Mom’s Cheese Ball
Equipment
- 1 Stand Mixer
- 1 Paddle Attachment
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 2 oz Dried Beef chopped
- 4 oz Chopped Black Olives
- ½ cup Green Onions chopped, green parts only
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese and mix with the paddle attachment until smooth.
- Add dried beef, black olives, and green onions to the mixer, and mix again until well combined, scraping the sides as needed.
- Finally, add the shredded cheddar and mix until just combined. With a firm spatula, scrape the sides of the bowl and make a rough ball.
- Lay out some plastic wrap on a flat surface and dump your rough ball onto it. Use your hands to press and tighten the mixture into a firm ball. Wrap in the Plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve (up to 7 days).
I hope you give this recipe a try and share it with someone you love. If you do, I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can reach out to me on Facebook and Instagram and share your thoughts!
