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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Party Cheese Ball

A cheeseball is always a hit at a party. You can also serve this with cucumbers and peppers.

Servings: 24
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 20 minute plus chilling
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: pecans

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Ingredients

2
packets Hidden Valley Original Ranch Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix
3
(8oz.) packages cream cheese
1
½ cups finely shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/3
cup minced onion
1
cup finely chopped pecans
1/4
tsp. cayenne pepper
2
tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4
tsp. Texas Pete
1
½ cups chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine first 8 ingredients.  Mix well.  Shape mixture into 1 large ball or 2 small ones.  Roll in chopped pecans.  Place ball(s) on serving platter or tray.  Cover with plastic wrap.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Serve with your favorite crackers.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.