Ranch Cheese Ball
Description
Cream cheese and Ranch dressing mix rolled into a ball and coated in toasted sesame seeds or ground pecans with cracked black pepper. Classic, crowd-pleasing, and completely make-ahead.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Mix softened cream cheese and dry Ranch dressing mix together until well combined.
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Refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to shape into a ball, about 30–60 minutes.
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Mix toasted sesame seeds or ground pecans with ground black pepper in a shallow dish.
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Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll in the seed or nut mixture until well coated.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 145kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 13g20%
- Saturated Fat 7g35%
- Cholesterol 38mg13%
- Sodium 260mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 4g2%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Can be made 1–2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated and bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving for best spreadability.
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