AMY'S BEER & RANCH CHEESE BALL

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I came across a recipe for "beer dip" a few years ago that I tweaked to turn into this wonderful cheese ball. It has since become my standard cheese ball, requested at family functions. It's rolled in cheddar cheese, because that's my family's preference-- I'm sure it could be rolled in chipped beef or nuts if you prefer. Cooking time includes time to chill and form the cheese ball.

Provided by AmyMCGS

Categories Spreads

Time 3h15m

Yield 1 cheeseball

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 bunch green onion, chopped (4-6 stalks)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (1 ounce) envelope ranch dressing mix
3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, to taste
1/3 cup beer
hearty cracker (to serve with cheese ball)

Steps:

Reserve one cup of cheese.
In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients (I use a hand mixer to make sure it's combined well).
Push mixture together in the center of the bowl, making a ball shape, cover bowl, and refrigerate 2 hours or longer.
Place a large strip of plastic wrap on the counter top.
Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over the center of the plastic wrap.
Place cream cheese mixture in the center of the shredded cheese, and use plastic wrap to mold into a ball.
Roll the ball to completely cover in shredded cheese.
(I often use more than one cup of cheese to completely cover the cheese ball).
Wrap the formed cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour or until serving.
Serve with hearty crackers such as Wheat Thins or Triscuits.

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innocents n'goran

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I love this cheese ball! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the beer ranch dressing is the perfect complement.

Kavera Raby

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This cheese ball is the perfect party appetizer. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Dolphins 314159

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I've never made a cheese ball before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to make it again.

Moses Jr Kachikopa

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This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I also love that it can be made ahead of time.

Md:Sherajul Islam Shamim

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I wasn't sure how I would like this cheese ball, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's very creamy and flavorful, and the beer ranch dressing adds a nice touch.

Md shamim Hasan

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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.

Wajahat Khan

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I've made this cheese ball for my family and friends several times and they all love it. It's a great appetizer or snack for any occasion.

Md Hamid Khan

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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the fridge until I'm ready to serve it.

Faizan Ammir

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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of beer, but I'm so glad I did! The beer flavor is very subtle and it really complements the other ingredients.