Description
Whipping up a Buttermilk Ranch Cheeseball is the ultimate party starter, offering a delightful blend of creamy, tangy, and savory flavors that your guests will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup full-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives (plus more for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the ingredients until they are smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh chives and parsley. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is firm enough to shape.
- Once chilled, turn the cheeseball mixture out onto a clean piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly dampen your hands with water.
- Spread the chopped pecans or walnuts onto a shallow plate.
- Carefully roll the cheeseball in the chopped nuts, pressing gently to ensure they adhere all over.
- Transfer the coated cheeseball to a serving platter. Garnish with additional fresh chives and parsley if desired.
- Cover the cheeseball loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Ranch Cheeseball, appetizer, party food