Ranchball

I call this recipe "The Brain" when it is presented it sort of looks like a brain, I'll admit it, it can be kind of intimidating if you haven't ever tried it before but once a person tries it, they're hooked!

Ingredients

• 1 Package Hidden Valley Ranch Original Dip Mix
• 1/2 Cup Mayo
• 16 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese (room temp)
• 2 Packages Cream Cheese (room temp)
• Real Bacon Bits

Preparation

• Combine in a large bowl (Yep, The Pampered Chef "Classic Batter Bowl" is my bowl of choice here) the dip mix, mayo, and cream cheese, mix with an electric mixer
• Mix in the shredded cheddar
• Cover bowl with saran wrap (or your super nifty "Classic Batter Bowl" lid) and place in freezer for 30 minutes
• Remove from freezer and divide into 2 balls of equal size
• Roll the ball in bacon bits
• Place the balls on small plates and wrap up tightly. Place in fridge until ready to serve
• Serve with crackers, but beware, they are super addictive

Tara's Sidenote * It is imperative that you allow the cream cheese to reach room temperature or else it will be next to impossible for your electric mixer to mix it.

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