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Ranch Cheese Ball

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12
Calories: 145
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
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
  • 2 lg. Cream cheeses, softened
  • 1 package Ranch salad dressing mix (dry)
  • 1/4 Cups Sesame seeds or ground pecans, toasted
  • 1 tsp. Black pepper, ground
Instructions
  1. 1
    Mix softened cream cheese and dry Ranch dressing mix together until well combined.
  2. 2
    Refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to shape into a ball, about 30–60 minutes.
  3. 3
    Mix toasted sesame seeds or ground pecans with ground black pepper in a shallow dish.
  4. 4
    Shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll in the seed or nut mixture until well coated.
  5. 5
    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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