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Hidden Valley Ranch Cheeseball
This easy Hidden Valley Ranch Cheese Ball is a classic party appetizer that’s always a crowd-pleaser! Made with creamy cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Recipe Mix, it comes together with just a few simple ingredients.
The cheese ball is shaped into a ball and rolled in toasted almonds for a delicious combination of creamy, cheesy, savory flavor with a little crunch in every bite. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, game-day parties, showers, potlucks, or anytime you need an easy appetizer that can be made ahead.
Serve it with crackers, pretzels, celery, carrots, or your favorite fresh vegetables. It’s one of those tried-and-true recipes that disappears quickly—and it’s so easy to make, you’ll want to keep it in your recipe collection for entertaining!
From My 70’s Recipe Box
This recipe comes from my daisy recipe box from the 1970s—a little treasure that has been with me for decades. I started collecting recipes when I was a teenager, and I’ve continued adding to it through the years. Inside are the recipes I’ve made again and again, shared with family and friends, and kept because they’re simply good.
These are tried-and-true recipes—true classics that don’t need a lot of fuss or fancy ingredients. Most are simple to put together, which is exactly what I love about them.
Whenever I pull out that old recipe box, I’m reminded of the meals, holidays, gatherings, and people who have been part of my life over the years. I’m happy to share these little pieces of my recipe history with you!
Hidden Valley Ranch Cheeseball
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 cheeseball 1x
Description
This easy Hidden Valley Ranch Cheeseball is a creamy, cheesy appetizer that takes just minutes to put together. Cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Recipe Mix are combined and rolled in toasted almonds for a delicious crunchy finish. Make it ahead for holidays, parties, game days, or any gathering where you need an easy appetizer everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1 envelope of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Recipe Mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 8 ozs. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, grated and softened
- 5 oz toasted, sliced almonds
Instructions
- Prepare double strength Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing by combining in a bowl the package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Recipe Mix with 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup milk.
- Add the double strength prepared ranch dressing to the softened cream cheese. Beat well with an electric mixer until smooth and completely combined.
- Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese and blend. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into a ball.
- Roll the cheeseball in the toasted, sliced almonds.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
Softening the cream cheese will prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy texture.
Make this Hidden Valley Ranch Cheeseball ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
This cheeseball can be made and frozen for later use. Freeze before adding the toasted almonds. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and add the garnish.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: No cook time
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American