Tammy's Tempting Cheese Ball

43 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Ready In: 50 min

“I came up with this recipe years ago and usually make it around Thanksgiving and Christmas, either for get-togethers or for gifts.” - by Tammy K. Olson

Ingredients

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
5 ounces roasted, salted almonds, chopped

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Original recipe yields 20 servings

Directions

Mix the dry ranch salad dressing mix, mayonnaise, and milk in a bowl. Beat in the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in Cheddar cheese. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and freeze 30 minutes.
Divide mixture in half, and shape into balls. Roll each ball in almonds to coat. Cover and refrigerate balls until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (20 total)

Calories
196 cal
10%

Fat
17.8 g
27%

Carbs
3 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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ChefSuddeth

Nov. 16, 2006

"YOU WONDERFUL GAL YOU!!!! I have been HUNTING for a recipe like this, perfect amount of ranch with the cheese. Years ago, hubby tasted a ranch cheese ball and I havent been able to find one since, now..." See more I can make it! I used Sliced almonds, I actually stuck them in in progressive levels to look like a pinecone, it was pretty cute! THANK YOU! **Also, I Used Smoked Almonds--mmmmmmm delish!"

prettyshoes

Sep. 27, 2006

"This is a terrfic cheeseball!! I don't like ranch flavouring and I loved this. The only change I made is instead of almonds, I rolled the ball in bread crumbs that had a little melted butter in them. ..." See moreVERY good. Will use this for fancy and no-fancy occasions alike."