Buffalo Ranch Cheese Ball
Servings: 24 servings
Calories:
Ingredients
For the cheese ball
- 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 oz ranch seasoning, 1 packet
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbs fresh chives, minced and divided
- 2-4 tbs hot sauce
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
For serving
- crackers
- vegetables
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Add the ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, 1 tbs of fresh chives, and 2 tbs of hot sauce. Mix until well combined.
- Taste and add additional hot sauce if desired.
- Dollop the cheese mixture onto a length of plastic wrap. Shape it into a ball, wrap it in the plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Spread the chopped pecans and remaining 1 tbs chives onto a plate. Roll the cheese ball it around on the chopped pecans and chives until the entire ball is covered.
- Wrap the cheese ball in the plastic wrap and refrigerate again for at least an hour before eating.
- Serve with crackers and or vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 0 | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg