Description
This Cheddar Ranch Cheese Ball is a creamy and tangy appetizer made with sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and ranch dressing, rolled in crunchy nuts. Perfect for parties, it pairs beautifully with crackers or vegetable sticks, making it a crowd-pleaser thats easy to prepare and serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients on the counter.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese.
- Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in the ranch dressing mix.
- Chop the green onions finely and add them to the mixture.
- If using bacon bits, toss them in now.
- Using a hand mixer or a spatula, mix everything together until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands, lightly wetting them to prevent sticking.
- Place the shaped ball on a piece of plastic wrap, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- After chilling, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
- Spread the chopped pecans or walnuts on a large plate.
- Gently roll the cheese ball in the nuts, pressing lightly to ensure they stick.
- Once fully coated, place the cheese ball on a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Arrange a variety of crackers and vegetable sticks around the cheese ball.
- Serve and enjoy the creamy, tangy goodness of your cheddar ranch cheese ball.
Notes
- Der Teig darf während der Ruhezeit nicht bewegt werden.
- Für ein intensiveres Knoblaucharoma können mehr Zehen verwendet werden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes