Ranch Cheese Ball
This Ranch Cheese Ball is always a real crowd pleaser for the holidays, for game day, or any occasion you need an easy make-ahead appetizer. Creamy, crunchy, full of cheddar flavor, and so fun to dress up - it'll be the talk of your next party!
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese (two 8 oz. blocks), room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix/seasoning
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and the contents of the ranch seasoning packet.
- After mixing well, turn out the cream cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap with a rubber spatula.
- Dampen hands with water and form the mixture into a ball or desired shape.
- Fold the plastic up around the shape, wrapping it up.
- Place it in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2-4 hours or overnight to firm up the cheese.
- Spread chopped pecans on a plate plus optional topping like extra shredded cheese, chopped bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Unwrap the chilled mixture and coat it in the chopped pecans, by rolling it or gently pressing the nuts on.
- Serve on a platter with crackers and enjoy!
Notes
Cut back the amount of ranch mix if you like it less salty to 1 or 1 1/2 packets.
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