Festive Cheese Ball with DIY Ranch Seasoning

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/2 tbsp Chives, dried
  • 2 1/4 tsp Dill weed, dried
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion, dried
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 3 tbsp Parsley, dried

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tbsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1/2 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Ranch seasoning mixture

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 2 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk, dry powder
  • 24 oz Cream cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. dry buttermilk powder
• 3 TB dried parsley
• 1 TB dried minced onion
• 1 TB garlic powder
• 1 TB onion powder
• 2 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
• 1/2 TB dried chives
• 1/2 TB ground black pepper
• 1/2 TB kosher salt
• 2 TB ranch seasoning mixture
• 24 oz. cream cheese (3-8 oz packages)
• 2 c. pecans, chopped

Directions

• Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly.
• Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
• Mix 2 TB of the ranch mixture with the cream cheese, using a fork or your hands to combine. Shape into a large, flat oval.
• Spread the chopped pecans on a work surface and roll the cheese ball in it, covering every side and pressing the pecans in slightly to adhere.
• Serve immediately with crackers or store wrapped tightly in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.