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zesty ranch cheese ball

Zesty Ranch Cheese Ball

Kitchen Ready Betty
This 4 ingredient cheese ball pairs well with crackers and veggies, and is customizable for a variety of holidays. Keep it in a ball form or check out our creative holiday themed ideas pictured in the above post, which the kids will enjoy making with you!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizers
Servings 16
Calories 138 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz full fat cream cheese 1 & ½ bricks, Philadelphia brand
  • ½ cup reduced fat sour cream Daisy's or Breakstone's
  • 2-3 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix choose your level of zestiness
  • 1 & ½ cup reduced fat Colby Jack shredded cheese blend Kraft's 2% recommended

Instructions
 

How to Make Zesty Ranch Cheese Ball:

  • Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature prior to starting for easier mixing (or microwave for 30 seconds in bowl).
  • Place the softened cream cheese and sour cream in large mixing bowl. Set the hand mixer to medium speed and blend until contents are fully incorporated, usually 1-2 minutes.
  • Add desired amount (2-3T.) of ranch mix to bowl and blend on low speed until smooth.
  • Add the shredded cheese to the bowl. Blend on medium speed until well blended, usually 1-2 minutes.

Cheese Ball Encasing Instructions:

  • Place plastic wrap on your counter and then put the cheese mixture in the center.
  • Fold the plastic wrap in toward the center, with the goal of getting the corners to meet in the middle.
  • Twist the plastic wrap so that the cheese ball is entriely encased in the center.
  • Using your hands, form a ball out of the mixture. Continue to mold until you have a decent looking sphere.
  • Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, though 24 is recommended for optimal solidification.
  • Decorate and plate as desired.

Notes

Zesty Ranch Cheese Ball is delicious when enjoyed with anything that pairs well with ranch and cream cheese.
This cheese ball is open to your customization. Have fun with it and feel free to be creative with your design.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days (remove decorations or they will get soggy). Do not freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 tbspCalories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 288mgPotassium: 59mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 432IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 0.1mg
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