Tammy’s Tempting Cheese Ball

Tammy’s Tempting Cheese Ball I came up with this recipe years ago and usually make it around Thanksgiving and Christmas, either for get-togethers or for gifts.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch salad dressing mix
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
5 ounces roasted, salted almonds, chopped

Time Details

PREP :

COOK : 30 mins

TOTAL : 50 mins

SERVING : 20

YIELD : 20 servings

Step 1

Mix the dry ranch salad dressing mix, mayonnaise, and milk in a bowl. Beat in the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in Cheddar cheese. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and freeze 30 minutes.

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Step 2

Divide mixture in half, and shape into balls. Roll each ball in almonds to coat. Cover and refrigerate balls until ready to serve.

Per Serving: 197 calories; protein 6.9g; carbohydrates 3g; fat 17.8g; cholesterol 32.9mg; sodium 295mg.