Finely mince the dried beef. Set aside ½ cup for rolling the outside.

In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, remaining dried beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, 1-2 Tbsp of the parsley, cheddar (if using), and black pepper until smooth.

Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap.

Refrigerate for 1 hour

Roll the cheese ball in the reserved dried beef and parsley until fully coated.

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