Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball, a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for parties and gatherings! This quick and easy no-cook dish combines tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and bold Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning for a flavor-packed base. Fresh green onions add a pop of zest, while a crunchy coat of chopped pecans provides the perfect contrast. Ready in just 15 minutes (with time to chill), this cheese ball is effortlessly shaped, refrigerated, and served alongside crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies for dipping. Garnish with parsley for an extra touch of elegance and get ready to impress your guests with every savory bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 bunch Green onions
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 package or assortment Crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and the Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix. Use a hand mixer or wooden spoon to mix until fully combined.
Finely chop the green onions and fold them into the cheese mixture.
Using clean hands or a piece of plastic wrap, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Before serving, spread the chopped pecans on a plate or shallow dish. Unwrap the cheese ball and gently roll it in the pecans until fully coated (press lightly to help the pecans stick).
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for color.
Serve with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.4 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 153.7 g | 768% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 700 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 5014 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.1 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.8 g | ||
| Protein | 113.6 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2290 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1593 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
