Cheese Ball I Recipe
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Cheese Ball I

By: Ellen Rainey 
"This is a wonderful cheese ball. It is very easy to make and simply delicious. Whenever I make it for gatherings or work it always gets great reviews. Serve with an assortment of crackers."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (235)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Cocktail Harvey Wallbanger
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 large cheese ball
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 4 pecan halves

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix. Form into one large ball or two smaller balls. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Decorate the top with pecan halves. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 149 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 28mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Country Cooker   view full review
Excellent recipe. Just needed a couple modifications to make it perfect!. Do everything as the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by chamagirl39   view full review
I made this cheese ball for my christmas party and everyone just loved it!I changed a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by prissycat   view full review
Delicious and SO easy. BUT - I think the amt. of Cheddar cheese is a printed incorrectly. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2010 by Mrs. K   view full review
Excellent! I added 1T Worchestershire and 1T Tabasco. I received lots of compliments. It is a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Kimberly   view full review
Wonderful!!! I made this for a work Christmas luncheon and it went quickly. My husband asked...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2007 by DinnerBelle   view full review
Super tasty and so easy to make! I just put the cream cheese in my food processor and pulse a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by NADUAH1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I formed a snowman and then frosted it with whipped cream cheese. No nuts. I used celery for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by MEAUXJEAUX   view full review
this recipe was absolutely fantastic. easy to make and it actually tasted like a cheeseball...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by ted   view full review
It's a good cheese ball, but if you use a little less ranch dressing mix it's better. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by CookieDough   view full review
The best cheese ball, by far. This was a hit at Thanksgiving. I added a little minced garlic...

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