It's Time to Play Ball

Cheese Ball that is. And what a perfectly crisp, cool summer treat this is! Chef Jeff with Open Nature stopped by Tonia's Kitchen with a delicious idea on the classic party appetizer. Jeff told Tonia he starts with whipped cream cheese, and spices things up a little with some Mango Habanero hot sauce and other ingredients. Following the recipe below, it's super easy to make and just might help create a party atmosphere in your home...even if you can't have a party right now.

• 2 (8 ounce) containers whipped cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 bunch green onions, tops thinly sliced
• 1 (2.5 ounce) package chipped beef (such as Carl Buddig®), finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

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• Step 1

  Beat whipped cream cheese and cream cheese together in a large bowl until completely blended. Add green onion tops, chipped beef, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper; mix well. Form cheese mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.