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Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

This classic cheese ball recipe is perfect for any party appetizer or get together. A mixture of 3 different cheeses is combined with ranch seasoning and rolled in walnuts for the best cream cheese ball recipe ever!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Servings: 16
Author: KateE

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 ranch packet
  • 4 oz. blue cheese
  • cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before beginning
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl add the softened cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Mix on low speed until incorporated together
  • Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and all of the blue cheese and mix on low
  • Mix in the rest of the cheddar cheese just until combined
  • Form the cheese ball mixture into 2 balls and roll them in the chopped pecans until the outside is covered in a crust of pecans
  • Serve on a charcuterie board or platter with crackers and assorted veggies