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Cheddar Ranch Cheese Ball

Cheddar ranch cheese ball combines cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and green onions in a creamy center rolled in chopped pecans and parsley. Chill it until firm enough to shape, then refrigerate before serving for an easy make-ahead appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
chilling 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 252
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cheese ball
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
For the coating
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped

Method
 

Make the cheese ball
  1. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  2. Stir in the cheddar and green onions until evenly combined.
  3. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes, until firm enough to shape.
Coat and chill
  1. Stir the pecans and parsley together on a plate.
  2. Shape the chilled cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in the pecan mixture to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For easier shaping, make sure the mixture is firm enough to handle after chilling. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a nut-free coating, use extra shredded cheddar instead of pecans.