Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball Recipes

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix salad dressing mix double strength (using the 1/2 mayonnaise and 1/2 cup milk).
• Blend in cream cheese with mixer.
• Gently stir in cheddar cheese.
• Form into a ball (If too soft place in freezer for a hour).
• Garnish with poppy seeds, parsley, nuts, or your choice of topping.
• Serve with crackers.

PINEAPPLE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix the package of ranch dressing mix with the softened cream cheese until well mixed.
• Then add 1/2 can of crushed pineapple, (no juice), the 2 stalks of green onion chopped and the shredded cheese. Mix well and cool in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Turn out onto a cheese board or platter. Mound it in the center and shape into a ball with a spoon.
• If you like you can cover the ball with sliced almonds, sprinkle with dill weed, parsley or paprika.
• Chill completely before serving.

BUTTERMILK RANCH CHEESEBALL

Steps:

• Mix the sour cream with ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smoothly combined. Add the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese to the bowl, and mix together with your hands until thoroughly blended. Chill the mixture for 5 minutes, then shape into a ball.
• Place the pecans into a shallow bowl, and roll all sides of the cheese ball in the pecans to coat. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix and chicken. Form the mixture into a ball.
• On a cutting board or a piece of wax paper, spread the chopped pecans. Roll the ball in the pecans until it is fully coated. Wrap the ball in plastic and chill for at least one hour.

EASY RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, mash and stir the softened cream cheese.
• 2. Add the dressing mix and cheddar cheese and stir to combine well.
• 3. Line a bowl with plastic wrap and pour cheese mixture into the bowl. Bring the plastic wrap up around the mixture and press to provide a round shape to the cheese ball.
• 4. Refrigerate for 2 hours to firm.
• 5. When ready to serve, remove from refigerater, remove plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts to cover.
• 6. Place on your serving dish and surround with your favorite cracker variety.