Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this French Onion Cheese Ball, a creamy and savory appetizer that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh vegetables, or bread. This easy recipe is perfect for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers, allowing you to spend more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen. Prepare it ahead of time and let it chill to enhance the flavors—your friends and family will be raving about this delicious cheese ball!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package onion soup mix (e.g., Lipton Recipe Secrets)
- 4 ounces finely chopped dried beef
- Optional: 4 ounces chopped nuts or seeds for coating
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, onion soup mix, and dried beef. Mix until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Optionally roll in chopped nuts or seeds to coat.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg