Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2012

I made this recipe using the handy dandy recipe multiplier (for a church function) and it was a huge hit! I used "hint of salt" Ritz crackers. I just had someone call me for the recipe. lol Based on one of the reviews, I did make it the day before and was glad I did. I could see where the taste would be stronger if eaten the same day (I tried it while I was making it). That is also why I decided to use the lower salt crackers (based on a review), but Ritz crackers are too flaky. You need a more substantial surface to spread or dip into the cheese. But this is just excellent! The next time I make it, however, I may add an extra 4 oz. of cream cheese. Has anyone ever frozen it? I had enough to make a small cheese ball and wondered if it could be frozen.

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CynthiaC.

Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2012

Fantastic. My favorite cheese ball.

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ROLLERSGIRLY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Living In: Dallas, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2012

I love cheese balls but this one just didnt' do it for me. I made it one evening and refrigerated it over night. It never really softened up and it seemed a bit dry. A little texture may have helped like some choppped onions or water chestnuts.

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Keep It Simple Cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Miamisburg, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2012

Great tang added with the ranch. If you want a little more crunch on the inside finely dice some red and yellow peppers. It gives it a great flavor as well.

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mutedexposure

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2012

Okay everyone, here's the trick to take this cheese ball from good to superior... get a jar of dried beef to chop and add to the mix. BUT, be sure to allow enough time for this to sit in the fridge over night. It seems to make such a huge difference by allowing 12-24 hours for the flavors to meld together. Every time I make this, people ask for the recipe and they usually ask, "what's that added flavor, can't quite figure it out"? Dried beef..... ah! Keeps 'em guessing all the time.

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Renee Ridgeway

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 23, 2012

Everyone from the 6 year old niece to my 90 year old grandfather loved this recipe!

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acollier

Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2012

Made this for "Girls Night"...everyone LOVED it! This is a great basic recipe that can take on many different flavor variations: I used only HALF of the ranch dressing mix; added dill, bacon bits, chopped green onions, finely chopped parsley and used sharp cheddar cheese. So many things one can do with this recipe, it's endless! (And makes a BIG cheese ball)...:o)

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DANA HUME

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lafayette, California, USA

Living In: Boise, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2012

I really liked this and so did my coworkers! I made it the exact way it says and it was wonderful! My friend makes this without the cheese and rolls it in parsley flakes, tastes really good.

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