Ranch Cheeseball



It's that time of year...holiday gatherings are being organized, gifts are being bought.  This is a super easy recipe that I like to serve at parties and holiday gatherings.  It can be made days ahead of time too.  Don't let the stress of entertaining get to you.  Enjoy this simple recipe instead!!

Ingredients:
2 pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dry dressing mix
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Directions:
1.  Mix cream cheese, ranch mix, and cheddar cheese together.  Let chill in refrigerator.
2.  After firm, form into a ball and roll in pecans.
3.  Serve with your favorite crackers.

Source: a Mandatory Mooch original recipe

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15 comments:

  1. MarilynNovember 16, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    This cheeseball sounds wonderful :))

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    1. The Mandatory MoochNovember 20, 2012 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks, Marilyn. It is so easy and super yummy. Enjoy!! Nichi

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  2. UnknownNovember 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Perfect cheeseball for the holidays. Saw your recipe on Inside BruCrew. Would love for you to share on Thursday's Treasures http://fooddonelight.com/thursdays-treasures-2/

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  3. Christine Jargick - JPEG ApothecaryNovember 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Yum!!! Can't wait to try this

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  4. Julie November 21, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    YUMMY! I am cheese's biggest fan. Seriously. I love cheese. And I love ranch. I must try this! Thanks so much for sharing on Marvelous Mondays, Nichi!

    I’d like to invite you to my new blog hop – Grow Your Blog Hop. This party is all about networking and growing your blog. I hope to see you there. It starts at midnight tonight! http://www.thisgalcooks.com/p/grow-your-blog.html

    Julie

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  5. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    I Have never had a home made cheese ball. Store bought ones make me itch. Nothing in here makes me think that will happen. Perhaps I will try this. Thank you for the recipe.

    Garrett @TheGrowingPatch
    www.growingpatch.com

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    1. UnknownNovember 26, 2012 at 11:52 AM

      You are very welcome!! Thanks for visiting. Nichi

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    2. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

      Cheeseball + crackers = Christmas Eve at my house! This makes me want to make my own again.

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  6. LindsayNovember 26, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Hi! I just wanted to let you know I am including this in a 35 Christmas party appetizers and drinks collection over at Mommy's Sweet Confessions. Thank you!

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  7. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    I bet this is delicious! Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches :)

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  8. LisaNovember 29, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    I have been making This cheese Ball for over thirty years after I saw it published in the Houston Chronicle. I also add 1/2 cup of sour cream.

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  9. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickDecember 2, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    YUM! Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  10. Miz HelenDecember 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Nichi,
    Your Ranch Cheeseball will be perfect for the season, it looks awesome! Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  11. Love Bakes Good CakesDecember 3, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    What a great appetizer for the holiday's or a Super Bowl party! Thank you for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I can't wait to see what you share this week.

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  12. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Great simple, yet elegant recipe. Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.
    Your co host from Nosh My Way,
    Marlene

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