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easy ranch cheese ball

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Jeanne Benavidez
@jeanneben
Odessa, TX

A delicious cheese ball. Serve with your favorite cracker. You can also substitute your favorite choice of shredded cheese. This is an internet picture to show you what the end result should look like. You can make one large cheese ball or 2 smaller cheese balls.

(3 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For easy ranch cheese ball

  • 2
    (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pkg
    dry, ranch dressing mix
  • 2 1/2 c
    shreeded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make easy ranch cheese ball

  • 1
    In a medium bowl, mash and stir the softened cream cheese.
  • 2
    Add the dressing mix and cheddar cheese and stir to combine well.
  • 3
    Line a bowl with plastic wrap and pour cheese mixture into the bowl. Bring the plastic wrap up around the mixture and press to provide a round shape to the cheese ball.
  • 4
    Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm.
  • 5
    When ready to serve, remove from refigerater, remove plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to cover.
  • 6
    Place on your serving dish and surround with your favorite cracker variety.
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