Description
A creamy, tangy cheddar ranch cheeseball with a crunchy pecan coating — a simple, no-bake appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (optional)
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
1. Combine cream cheese, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, and green onions.
2. Mix in half of the chopped pecans.
3. Shape mixture into a ball and roll in remaining pecans.
4. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Prepare up to 1 day in advance for best flavor.
Store refrigerated for up to 5 days, wrapped tightly.
Freeze unrolled cheeseball for up to 1 month; thaw before rolling in pecans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour chilling
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
