Sunday, February 1, 2015
SundaySupper Super Bowl Party Featuring All American Ranch Cheese Ball
Cheese balls are kind of retro, but theyre a classic for a reason. My family asks me to make this during the holidays, and we also enjoy it as part of our game-watching snacks. Cream cheese is flavored with ham & cheese, green onion, dry ranch dressing, and a bit of Tabasco for a kick. Roll in a ball and coat with nuts...and youve got a delicious appetizer in about 15 minutes. Let me show you how simple this cheese ball is to make!
All American Ranch Cheese Ball
a Weekend Gourmet original
Step 1: Combine the following ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer: 12 ounces softened cream cheese (1.5 packages), 3 thinly sliced green onions, 1/2 cup chopped thin-sliced deli ham, 1 cup shredded co-jack cheese, 2 tbs. dry ranch dressing mix, 3 tbs. half and half (or milk), and 1 tbs. Tabasco.
Step 2: Combine the ingredients on low speed until everything is evenly combined. You may have to stop to scrape down the mixture to make sure there arent any white streaks of cream cheese. It takes 1-2 minutes to do this. Shape the mixture into a ball with your hands and place on a serving plate. Coat with chopped pecans. I find the easiest way to do this is to put the nuts in my hands and press them into the top and then sides of the cheese ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, but overnight is best to really let the flavors develop.
An alternate serving method that I used for some of my cheese ball mixture is to make bite-sized cheese ball truffles. Simple roll the mixture in bite-sized balls and coat in chopped pecans or chopped parsley. Stick a ruffled toothpick in so theyre easy for everyone to pick up. Since the large cheese ball is being served while we watch the Super Bowl, I cut one of the cheese ball truffles in half so you can see the inside. I serve the cheese ball with an assortment of sturdy crackers.
Wait until you see all the fabulous Super Bowl treats my fellow #SundaySupper bloggers are sharing today! Were having a Tweet chat tonight at 600 CST to talk about our favorite Super Bowl treats. Ill be checking in between plays...my Texans didnt make it to the Super Bowl this year...and the Ravens are our division rivals, so were cheering for San Francisco. Of course, were geeked about all the fabulous commercials and Beyonces halftime performance too! While youre waiting for kickoff, go check out these fabulous treats:
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Appetizers & Snacks:
- All American Ranch Cheese Ball from The Weekend Gourmet
- Arancinis from My Cute Bride
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Dip from In the Kitchen with KP
- Bacon Kettle Corn from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Baked Crab Cakes from The Meltaways
- Buffalo Chicken filled Pull-Apart Loaf from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza On A Stick from Neighborfood
- Buffalo Tofu Bites from Soni’s Food
- Buttermilk Fried Pickles from Mooshu Jenne
- Cheeseburger Bites from Momma’s Meals
- Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Dip from Daily Dish Recipes
- Chorizo and Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates in a Smokey Tomato Sauce from The Roxx Box
- Cranberry Glazed Meatballs from Curious Cuisiniere
- Easy White Queso with Chorizo from Supper for a Steal
- Eggplant Lentil Fritters With Orange Salsa from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- #GlutenFree 7 Layer Bean Dip from Cooking Underwriter
- Gulf Coast Smoked Tuna Dip from 30A Eats
- Ham & Cheese Crescents from Masala Herb
- Ham Crescents {Schinkenhoernle} #DairyFree from Galactopdx
- Little Filo Cheese Rolls from Food Lust People Love
- Mini Crab Bites from Webicurean
- Muffuletta Skewers from Magnolia Days
- Peach Jalapeno Fritters from I Run for Wine
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Pizza Pretzel Rolls from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pizza Wontons from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Refried Black Beans with Pita Chips from Basic N Delicious
- Roasted Garlic-Bacon Dip from girlichef
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Stamp & Go! from The Lovely Pantry
- Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates from Noshing with the Nolands
- Tandoori Spiced Popcorn from MarocMama
- Wonton Cones Filled with Oriental Salad from Simply Gourmet
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Main Dishes:
- Bacon-Wrapped Chili Cheese Dogs from Damn Delicious
- Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Sandwiches from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders from The Foodie Army Wife
- Chicken in Passion Fruit Crunch from The Urban Mrs.
- Four Quarters “Grilled” Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Bleu Cheese Veggie Slaw fromMama.Mommy.Mom
- Green Chile Cheeseburgers from Juanita’s Cocina
- Grilled Pizza with Sausage and Spinach from Ruffles & Truffles
- Ham and Cheese Sliders from Hip Foodie Mom
- Marinated Rump Steak with Chimichurri Sliders from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Meatball Sub Sliders from Country Girl in the Village
- Oven-Fried Catfish Fingers with Mango-Chili Dip from Pescetarian Journal
- Pigs in Sleeping Bags from Comfy Cuisine
- Turkey Sliders with Roasted Tomatoes from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegan “Hamburger Helper” Soup from What Smells So Good?
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Desserts:
- Marshmallow Caramel Corn from Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Shortbread Brownies from Baker Street
- Smores Blossom Cookies from Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Little Pastries from Happy Baking Days
- Sweet Potato Cake Pops from Ninja Baking
- Toddler Truffles from In the Kitchen with Audrey
#SundaySupper Super Bowl Tablescape: 10 Tips For A Winning Superbowl Buffet Table fromAn Appealing Plan
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