This Creamed Chipped Beef Cheese Ball is a savory, retro-inspired appetizer that combines smoky, salty chipped beef with a creamy spread.
**Ingredients & Base Prep**
* **Combine**: Beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until smooth, then fold in 8 oz finely chopped chipped beef and 3 chopped green onions.
* **Season**: Mix in 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp onion powder. (Taste before adding extra salt, as chipped beef is naturally very salty!)
**Shape, Chill & Serve**
* **Shape**: Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap, pull the edges up, twist the top to seal, and form it into a firm ball.
* **Chill & Serve**: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until firm. Unwrap onto a platter, garnish with extra green onions, and serve with Ritz crackers.
**Variation Tip**
* **Texture Coating**: For a crunchier, fancier outer coating, reserve 1/4 of the chopped beef or use some chopped pecans to roll the chilled cheese ball in right before serving.
