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Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped fine
- 1 Tablespoon ranch dressing dry mix (like Hidden Valley)
- 1/2 teaspoon dill, optional
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- For serving: Favorite snack crackers or vegetables
Directions
- Mix all ingredients except pecans with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Place mixture on plastic wrap, cover and form into ball. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Put pecans on a plate. Remove cheese ball from plastic wrap and roll in pecans until well-coated.
- Place cheese ball on a platter with crackers and/or vegetables and serve. Enjoy!
TIP – to make-ahead: Follow steps 1 & 2, then let cheese ball chill in fridge overnight. Before serving, roll in chopped pecans until well-coated.
Storage: Will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks if covered or stored in an airtight container.
