Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball

Holiday Appetizer

What You’ll Need To Make A Classic Cheese Ball

  • Cream Cheese
  • Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Medium works, too!)
  • Ranch Dressing Seasoning (I prefer Hidden Valley best)
  • Pecans
  • Fresh Parsley

How To Make A Cheeseball

  • In a medium pan add chopped pecans.
  • Over medium heat toast pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Remove from the pan to a paper towel lined plate and cool completely.
  • In a bowl combine cream cheese, shredded cheese and ranch seasoning together until it’s fully combined.
  • On a plate or tray mix together toasted pecans and chopped parsley.
  • Form the cheese mixture in a ball then roll it in the pecan and parsley mixture until it is completely coated.
  • Wrap the entire thing tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minute or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Serve with crackers.

Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball Recipe

Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Cheddar Ranch Cheeseball

Classic and easy recipes for a holiday appetizer that is good all year long.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 16 oz Medium or Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 pkt Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix
  • 1 1/2 Cups Pecans Chopped
  • 1 TBSP Fresh Parsley Finely Chopped

Method
 

  1. In a medium pan add chopped pecans.
  2. Over medium heat toast pecans for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Remove from pan to a paper towel lined plate and cool completely.
  4. In a bowl combine cream cheese, shredded cheese and ranch seasoning together until fully combined.
  5. On a plate or tray mix together toasted pecans and chopped parsley.
  6. Form the cheese mixture in a ball then roll it in the pecan and parsley mixture until completely coated.
  7. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minute or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  8. Serve with crackers.

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