Buffalo Ranch Cheese Ball
This Buffalo Ranch Cheese Ball is a tasty, easy, make-ahead appetizer. Add more or less hot sauce to make it as spicy as you'd like.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
For the cheese ball
- 16 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 oz ranch seasoning 1 packet
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoon fresh chives minced and divided
- 2-4 tablespoon 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: 1 | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g