This Dilly Beef Cheese Ball is a recipe that was given to me by my friend Tammy. The recipe came to her from a friend years ago, and I’m glad that I now have a chance to enjoy it by making it for my family and friends. One great thing about this recipe is that it makes not one, but three cheese balls. Unless I am making these to serve at a large gathering, I like to serve one, give one away, and freeze one for later.
Dilly Beef Cheese Ball
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 (2 ounce) packages deli-sliced beef, finely chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) jar dried beef, finely chopped
1 – 2 bunches of green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dill weed
3 teaspoons dill juice
Additional dill weed for coating cheese balls
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, deli beef, dried beef, green onions, dill weed, and dill juice; mix until well blended. Shape into 3 balls, coat each in dill weed. Chill until ready to serve, or may be frozen, then thawed when needed. Serve with your choice of crackers.
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Dill juice=dill pickle juice?
LauraC, Yes that's what I used, juice from a jar of dill pickles.
Hi Anita,
This is a great appetizer for the holidays. Anything that has dill in it, I'm in love with. Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
how long can you keep in refrigerator?
Considering the ingredients, my best guess is 3-4 days.