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Ranch Cheese Ball
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
5 reviews
ingredients
2 packages (8 ounce size) cream cheese, softened
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
bacon bits
directions
Beat together the cream cheese, salad dressing mix, and Cheddar until well mixed. Form into a ball.
Roll the ball in the bacon bits. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes then serve with crackers.
To make this in advance, refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving then remove from the refrigerator.
nutrition data
255 calories, 24 grams fat, 2 grams carbohydrates, 8 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in carbs.
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reviews & comments
December 20, 2011
I felt the salad dressing mix was a little overpowering. The texture was nice but the flavor was just a little harsh. It says to refrigerate until 10 minutes before serving but it doesn't specify how long it should chill prior to that. Perhaps overnight would meld the flavors better.
May 7, 2010
This is a MUST at all of our gatherings.... However we do one part cream cheese and one part hidden valley ranch dip mix. That's the only difference! amazing!
May 3, 2009
Very easy and very tasty as well . I rolled mine in Baco Bits , yummy .
October 25, 2006
I consulted this site for a quick and easy cheese ball recipe for my son's birthday party. This one was a real hit! I've been asked to make more and pass around the recipe.
February 1, 2006
I've made this several times and have always gotten rave reviews and have been asked for the recipe. I don't roll it into a ball though, I just put it in a pretty bowl and have some cheese spreaders nearby! Highly recommended :)