Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Happy Graduation!

Appetizer - Cheese Ball :)



Our little brother, Austen, graduated from high school on Friday and he had a graduation party a few days later. I wanted to make an appetizer that was simple and cheap and kid-friendly. I found a recipe for a cheese ball online that was amazing! It was so easy and everyone really enjoyed it. I put the cheese ball on a platter with wheat thins and it was completely gone by the end of the party. I will definitely make it again.

What you'll need:
2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese
*make sure it is softened because it will be easier to mix with
1 (1 oz) package of ranch dressing mix
2  cups cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups of chopped pecans

Serves 8

First, mash the cream cheese in a mixing bowl. (I put the cream cheese in the microwave for 10 seconds so it was soft enough to mix with). Then, mix the ranch dressing mix and cheddar cheese with the cream cheese and form into a ball.  Next, roll the ball in the chopped pecans. It is best to cover and refrigerate overnight so the cheese ball has time to harden but it can be served anytime. Enjoy!

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