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ellen's tangy cheese ball

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This cheese ball recipe came from some long-forgotten magazine and I have tweaked it to call my own. One of the best I've tried! Photo by: Virginia McDowell. Jefferson City, Mo

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12
prep time 50 Min

Ingredients For ellen's tangy cheese ball

  • 1 pkg
    ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1/2 c
    hellman's mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 8 oz
    chive cream cheese, softened
  • 8 oz
    cheddar cheese, shredded and set out at room temperature for 1 hour
  • 1/2 to 3/4 c
    toasted almonds, sliced or slivered
  • (cheddar cheese may be anything from mild to extra-sharp, depending on your taste.)

How To Make ellen's tangy cheese ball

  • 1
    In a large bowl, mix together the salad dressing mix, mayonnaise, milk, and cream cheese with an electric mixer.
  • 2
    Add the cheddar cheese and mix well. Cover and freeze mixture for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Shape the cheese into a ball and roll in the toasted almonds. Serve with assorted crackers or chips.
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